RECOMBINE Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

recombine

verb

Definition of recombine

as in to combine

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Recent Examples of recombine The pathogen was new to my system, and sections of my DNA moved around and recombined—an immunological cut-and-paste—to form a new code, one that could produce antibodies capable of fighting mycoplasma. — Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 Creativity is the ability to generate something genuinely new, not just by recombining existing elements, but by imagining possibilities that never existed before. — Ryan Roslansky aneesh Raman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026 Coffee’s natural acidity can further encourage curdling or a grainy appearance if the milk isn’t fully recombined. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Feb. 2026 Whisk soy sauce mixture to recombine, add to skillet, and cook until sauce has thickened. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recombine

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Its geometry combines elements of two distinct lattice patterns.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Golden State was able to hang around and only trailed 46-40 at the break as the teams combined to shoot 15-for-31 (48%) from behind the arc.

— Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of combine

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Tonight’s Venus cazimi could reconnect you with an interest, talent, or desire that has been changing quietly in the background.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
And Smith had spent his teenage summers working in the Sierra as a mule hand, so reporting on the fate of the trees would be a chance to reconnect with a majestic landscape that left an enduring mark on his soul.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of reconnect

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Upon moving back to Lake County in 1981, Andries briefly served as managing editor at North Shore magazine before rejoining Pioneer Press the following year.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Drivers using eastbound 37 will take northbound 121, make a right on the Carneros Highway (Highways 12 and 121), followed by a right on Highways 12/29, rejoining Highway 37 in Vallejo.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of rejoin

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Reattach & Run Water The last step is to reattach your showerhead and turn on the water to flush any remaining vinegar from the spouts.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2026
When scrubbing is complete, reattach the bottle and flush the nozzle by spraying it several times.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of reattach

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Worries have coalesced around whether public opposition or supply chain constraints will limit the buildout, and if revenues will keep up with Big Tech’s breakneck infrastructure spending.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
This year, powerful progressive groups, including Justice Democrats, are coalescing behind candidate Angela Gonzales-Torres, a Highland Park resident who served on the area’s neighborhood council.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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