COMBINES Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of combine

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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combines

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noun

plural of combine

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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The authentication process combines human expertise and AI integration to flag any suspicious activity and ensure that listings follow commercial industry standards. — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 Made from cast iron, opal glass and decorative gold leaf, the clock combines Victorian and late-1930s elements. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 Cost of delay combines business value, time criticality and risk reduction, or opportunity enablement. — Dr. Timothy J. Giardino, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Evie Lanitis, for instance, was devoted to Qigong, the traditional Chinese practice that combines movement, meditation, and intentional breathing. — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 But thrill-seekers can’t get enough of NightFlight Expedition, a $50 million indoor attraction that opened in August and combines roller-coaster thrills with a dark ride to simulate soaring over the Smokies at night. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Anyone who frequently visits national parks knows that finding a luxe stay within 15 minutes of the park entrance is typically difficult, but this spot truly combines convenience with luxury. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026 Scott Alexander, president of Propulsion Systems within L3Harris’ Missile Solutions business, said the design combines propulsion expertise with advanced seeker technology. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 Available for Windows and Mac, AcePDF combines document conversion, editing, and organization tools into a single application. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Noun

The future of fit combines foot scanning technology, 3D foot data and AI, giving brands, retailers and consumers the intelligence to achieve a better fit. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Farming jobs evaporated as technologies, from fertilizers to combines, enabled greater productivity, automation, and consolidation. — Ali Kashani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 It’s already allowed for off-road purposes like farming equipment, such as tractors and combines, as well as construction and heating uses. — Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 It's already allowed for off-road purposes like farming equipment, such as tractors and combines, as well as construction and heating uses. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Diesel — essential for combines, tractors and transport trucks — jumped nearly a dollar a gallon during one 30-day stretch this harvest season, according to AAA. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Diesel is a workhouse fuel that powers farming equipment, like tractors and combines. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 During this time of year, his combines and other heavy equipment run constantly. — Michel Martin, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026 This Mexican beauty favorite combines squalane and shea extract for moisture with antioxidant-rich cactus flower extract to help support skin against environmental stressors. — Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for combines

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Cooking itself has become another way Jessie James Decker connects with her children.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
For her, the meticulous care behind every bottle of extra virgin olive oil ultimately connects back to a larger philosophy about beauty and health.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of connects

Verb

The firm manages the cable’s arrival on France’s Atlantic coast and integrates it into Europe’s terrestrial network.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
QuickBooks integrates with more than 800 popular platforms and applications, including Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Gusto, Mailchimp, PayPal, Salesforce, Shopify, Square, Stripe and Zapier.

— Dana Miranda, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of integrates

Noun

In Mexico, the cartels have been using drones to attack each other or Mexican law enforcement.

— Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Plot summary Set in 1980s West Texas, the film follows Vietnam War veteran Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), who happens upon the bloody aftermath of a desert shoot-out resulting from a drug deal gone wrong between American and Mexican cartels.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of cartels

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So putting SpaceX and Tesla together unites two companies that are super-hungry for cash.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Skydance, a small production company founded by David Ellison in 2006, has turned into a media giant that unites not only two legacy Hollywood studios but also broadcasting, streaming, and news network assets.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of unites

Verb

The interface splits each 2-core fiber into two single-core fibers inside the repeater for efficient amplification, then merges them back into 2-core fibers.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
The deal merges two major players in the wedding tech category.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of merges

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Visages closed its doors in 2000 amid the shift to digital, industry consolidation and competition from major syndicates including Getty Images and Corbis.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
While some more nefarious syndicates might hold your steering or brakes for ransom, a far more common target is your private information.

— Mike McRae October 20, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of syndicates

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Most of Iran’s regional neighbors field militaries armed by the US but have slowly begun diversifying their arsenals and formalizing new military alliances amid concerns over Washington’s commitment to defending its allies.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
This bipartisanship on attitudes about AI and data centers appears also to show up in alliances on the ground and, in some cases, in new organizations with a focus on thwarting data centers.

— Barbara A. Trish, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

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