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as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a victory that was due to a combination of luck and planning
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as in merger
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the combination of mint and chocolate in a delicious dessert
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as in cartel
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage
the companies formed a combination in an attempt to establish a monopoly in the rubber market
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as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
a combination of citizens dedicated to fighting higher property taxes
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Recent Examples of combination
Depending on the flavor, a single bar might contain some combination of stevia, sucralose, acesulfame potassium and monk fruit.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson
july 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2026
The hallmark of a frosted glass manicure is a combination of matte, cat-eye, and glossy finishes.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
Researchers have identified hormone-disrupting and asthma-associated chemicals in some consumer products and continue to investigate combinations of chemicals that may warrant closer testing.
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Brad Reisfeld,
The Conversation,
6 July 2026
The brand uses a combination of stevia extract and sucralose, which are zero calorie sweeteners.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson
july 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson
july 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2026
The hallmark of a frosted glass manicure is a combination of matte, cat-eye, and glossy finishes.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
Researchers have identified hormone-disrupting and asthma-associated chemicals in some consumer products and continue to investigate combinations of chemicals that may warrant closer testing.
—
Brad Reisfeld,
The Conversation,
6 July 2026
The brand uses a combination of stevia extract and sucralose, which are zero calorie sweeteners.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson
july 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for combination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
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Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture evenly over 1 side of each bread slice.
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Phthalates are used in some plastics and are also associated with fragrance mixtures, while parabens are preservatives found in some cosmetics and personal care products.
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Having earned a law degree from Harvard, Warsh joined the investment bank’s mergers and acquisitions department in 1995, the nucleus where negotiation meets financial expertise.
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The merger of the two giants who sit behind only CJ CGV as top Korean cinema chains was expected to reshape a market that has been slowly recovering – but only slowly – since box office revenues collapsed during the pandemic.
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They're outnumbered already, and the Mexican cartel HQ is closer.
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The country had spent the last decade grappling with a war between the state and the myriad narco-terrorist cartels.
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The operation was a testament to the growing effectiveness of a multinational coalition of urban search-and-rescue squads.
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In addition to Loop Capital, the development coalition that comprises Oakland Acquisition Company includes sports agent Bill Duffy and real-estate developer Alan Dones.
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That's regardless of their pitch mix, velocities, or athletic ability.
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Screenwriter Jack Thorne, working from the character created by author Nancy Springer, throws all manner of secrets, sunken treasure and a British colonialism subplot into a convoluted mix.
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With the merging of offshore wind power with oil and gas operations, this project aims to drive down the carbon emissions generated by daily offshore oilfield activities.
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But that’s in part because the district took preemptive measures to cut costs this year, including 5% to 10% cuts across all departments and the merging of two middle schools.
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Lucky Number Slevin, a movie about mistaken identity, rival crime syndicates, and assassins, was, for some reason (Josh Hartnett), one of the comfort movies of my childhood.
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The following day, the syndicate said its Alexandria branch was closely monitoring developments surrounding the allegations at al-Shatabi Hospital.
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That could shift the NATO conversation from how the alliance helps Ukraine to how Ukraine helps NATO prepare for modern war.
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The cutbacks and mixed messaging have undermined unity at the alliance, just as Russia has been probing Europe’s defenses with drone flights near military bases across multiple countries, according to a study released Thursday.
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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