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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
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
The Normandie combines gyudon with a classic French dip.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Designed for integration on small, agile drones, the BRAKER munition combines kinetic penetration with an internal explosive effect.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
As such, a portion of the intake water by-passes the aquariums and combines with the final effluent.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The dough combines wheat flour with soy and rice flours, producing a lighter, chewier texture with more puff.
—The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Klare combines the best of both worlds into one tidy Day 2 package, a 6-foot-4 pass-catcher who thrived from both the slot and as a run-blocker last year for the Buckeyes.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
One particularly potent collage combines his portrait and fingerprint with the Japanese imperial chrysanthemum.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The collection combines Billy, the company’s new AI platform, with laser technology and Atmos, a process with G2 ozone technology to eliminate manual processes, reduce variability and minimize environmental impact.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This type of study combines and analyzes results from multiple previous investigations — in this case four observational studies that included nearly 37,000 pregnancies.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Once opportunities to engage communities and offer developmental players a taste of game-day atmospheres, spring games had become scouting combines for opposing programs looking to entice players into the transfer portal, which had previously opened in late April.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Smith trained local basketball players for pro scouting combines and used his player connections in the scheme, KGO-TV reported, citing prosecutors.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Scouting reports are updated again after combines and all-star events.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
All of this combines to give the body the dexterity, agility, and exactitude that constitutes high performance in the right moment.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Eliot Wolf is Ron’s son, went to draft combines since age 10 and then started in the Packers front office learning a decade after Schneider in 2004.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The food Bradenton is most famous for combines classic Florida fare with Caribbean influence.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Verb
Castmembers Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie took the stage at CCXP Mexico City to tease their project that combines comedy with sci-fi and is set to begin streaming on HBO Max in July.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
The Normandie combines gyudon with a classic French dip.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Designed for integration on small, agile drones, the BRAKER munition combines kinetic penetration with an internal explosive effect.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
As such, a portion of the intake water by-passes the aquariums and combines with the final effluent.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The dough combines wheat flour with soy and rice flours, producing a lighter, chewier texture with more puff.
—The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Klare combines the best of both worlds into one tidy Day 2 package, a 6-foot-4 pass-catcher who thrived from both the slot and as a run-blocker last year for the Buckeyes.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
One particularly potent collage combines his portrait and fingerprint with the Japanese imperial chrysanthemum.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The collection combines Billy, the company’s new AI platform, with laser technology and Atmos, a process with G2 ozone technology to eliminate manual processes, reduce variability and minimize environmental impact.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
When commodity prices increase, farmers buy new tractors, sprayers and combines.
—Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This type of study combines and analyzes results from multiple previous investigations — in this case four observational studies that included nearly 37,000 pregnancies.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Once opportunities to engage communities and offer developmental players a taste of game-day atmospheres, spring games had become scouting combines for opposing programs looking to entice players into the transfer portal, which had previously opened in late April.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Smith trained local basketball players for pro scouting combines and used his player connections in the scheme, KGO-TV reported, citing prosecutors.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Scouting reports are updated again after combines and all-star events.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
All of this combines to give the body the dexterity, agility, and exactitude that constitutes high performance in the right moment.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Eliot Wolf is Ron’s son, went to draft combines since age 10 and then started in the Packers front office learning a decade after Schneider in 2004.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The food Bradenton is most famous for combines classic Florida fare with Caribbean influence.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combines
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Every room connects to the outdoor wraparound patio.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The real luxury here is how effortlessly the hotel connects you to the best of Santa Barbara.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Once these digital brains are battle-tested, AtkinsRéalis integrates them into industrial-grade robotic bodies, ready for deployment at energy facilities worldwide.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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At that level, decisions are evaluated through a broader strategic lens that integrates economic resilience, technological development, and geopolitical competition — narrow legal or economic considerations rarely determine the outcome.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The campaign is expected to go well beyond the traditional sanction — the canceling of visas for those suspected of being in league with cartels.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Mexican citizen Julio César Jasso Ramírez, who acted alone and had no ties to criminal groups or drug cartels, which are usually behind Mexico’s most violent attacks.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Dustin even re-christens the group the Hawkins Investigators Club, a particularly groanworthy development since there’s already a fictional member’s group that unites the ragtag gang.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The result is layered and balanced, a dish that playfully unites a region long defined by the debate of who does it best.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In this particular case, Elordi’s Pluto merges with Jenner’s Venus (love, attraction, pleasure) and Mars (passion, desire, energy).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Erwin says this approach merges a traditional filmmaking process into a digital world, rather than replacing cameras and actors with prompts.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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As with other criminal syndicates, the cartel has long oiled the gears of corruption with bribes.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Greg began creating and submitting comic strip ideas to syndicates, collecting an impressive pile of rejection slips.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Now all but two of Florida’s 30 early learning coalitions are trying it out.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-four coalitions from different organizations across the state took part in Monday's event.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Designed like a modern Americana garage, the activation fuses the Scout brand’s rugged, adventure-forward spirit with Rolling Stone’s music authority into one unmistakably cool fan experience.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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The collection fuses Ksubi’s youthful rebellion with the cannabis brand’s distinct New York energy.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Combines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combines. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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