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as in connects
to come together to form a single unit
the room's highly varied design elements combine to form a harmonious whole
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as in integrates
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
combine the sugar and flour in a bowl
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as in cartels
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage
charged that the cable companies had formed an illegal combine for the purpose of keeping rates artificially high
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as in confederacies
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
one of the most notorious combines in the history of organized crime
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Recent Examples of combines
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Their approach combines unexpected notes with expert craftsmanship, and their newest launch, QUEENS CARAMEL perfectly embodies this philosophy.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
The look combines the svelte shape of a sailing vessel with the cruising capability of a motoryacht along with that yacht type’s speed, space and range.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Its build combines ergonomic design with plenty of durability to fit business needs such as travel while also putting up impressive performance.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
In the build-up to the only goal in the final against Manchester City, Mateta holds up Chris Richards’ long pass and combines with Daichi Kamada as Munoz surges forward down the right wing.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The drink combines clarified citrus vodka blend, dry curaçao, aronia berry, cranberry, strawberry, lime and oolong tea, according to a menu obtained by PEOPLE.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The race combines views along the Mission Beach Boardwalk with a theme park experience at Belmont Park.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Walters, whose music combines Caribbean and western music traditions, is on the faculty of the University of Trinidad and Tobago.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
All of this combines to create an above-average quality of life for people who live here, both local and expat.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Laura Ashley has also worked with fragrance specialists Freckleface on a handmade candle called Vintage 100 that combines two of Laura’s favorite scents, English rose and wild blackberries.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Their approach combines unexpected notes with expert craftsmanship, and their newest launch, QUEENS CARAMEL perfectly embodies this philosophy.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
The look combines the svelte shape of a sailing vessel with the cruising capability of a motoryacht along with that yacht type’s speed, space and range.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Its build combines ergonomic design with plenty of durability to fit business needs such as travel while also putting up impressive performance.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
In the build-up to the only goal in the final against Manchester City, Mateta holds up Chris Richards’ long pass and combines with Daichi Kamada as Munoz surges forward down the right wing.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The drink combines clarified citrus vodka blend, dry curaçao, aronia berry, cranberry, strawberry, lime and oolong tea, according to a menu obtained by PEOPLE.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The race combines views along the Mission Beach Boardwalk with a theme park experience at Belmont Park.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Walters, whose music combines Caribbean and western music traditions, is on the faculty of the University of Trinidad and Tobago.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
In its critical North American market, Deere expects sales of large equipment such as tractors, combines and planters to plunge 30% this year.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
All of this combines to create an above-average quality of life for people who live here, both local and expat.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combines
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Set in the country's highlands, La Ruta de Las Flores is a scenic drive that connects several villages, and bursts to life when the coffee fields lining it come into full bloom.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Its dual reputation for internal and external benefits connects it to a broader lifestyle shift where the line between wellness and beauty is no longer sharp.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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From the earliest stages of design, the firm integrates climate-conscious practices with elevated aesthetics.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The initiative integrates lessons from over 260,000 hours of soldier feedback during the IVAS program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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And yet, this was only one group of stateside traffickers that received dope from the Colombian cartels.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Then there were his attacks on nuclear sites in Iran and his constant threats to send troops to root out cartels in Mexico.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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What unites these companies is a commitment to improving grid resiliency, though each takes a radically different approach to battery chemistry.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The goal is to create an inviting, safe space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a taboo topic which unites all.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The lakehouse merges with the best of both worlds.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Innkeeper Alexa Stark, who has a background in fashion design and founded Twin Interiors, merges coastal antiques with modern pieces, unexpected color stories, and DIY touches that make the space feel anything but starchy.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Behind these scams, according to the Commission's findings, Chinese crime syndicates have aligned themselves with Beijing's geopolitical agenda.—
Mike Kuiken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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These scam centers mushroomed especially since the Covid-19 pandemic, when Chinese criminal syndicates found a new use for empty casinos and hotels.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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By the late 19th century, white Southerners had regained control of state governments from the biracial coalitions that emerged following the ratification of the 15th Amendment.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Health systems are forming coalitions to lobby for the issues that matter to them, and existing collaborations are getting stronger.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The new partnership fuses performance gear with lifestyle fashion, marking Audi’s Formula 1 debut and adidas’ latest move into motorsport culture.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Paradise Lost, Milton’s epic of civil war, exile, and a journey to a new, heavenly homeland, fuses the Aeneid with other classical and biblical models.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Combines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combines. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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