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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
Creamy, silky, tangy or spicy green sauces tend to work with any combination of herbs.
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Many people benefit from a combination of self-care, mental health support, and symptom management.6
Self Care
These self-care strategies may help with lifestyle-related fatigue:6
Drink plenty of water: Aim for about 64 ounces (eight glasses) daily.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 20 May 2025
In some cases, the combination may lower your blood pressure too much.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
The Charter-Cox combination would have 38 million customer homes in the nation, a larger footprint than longtime cable leader Comcast.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Many people benefit from a combination of self-care, mental health support, and symptom management.6
Self Care
These self-care strategies may help with lifestyle-related fatigue:6
Drink plenty of water: Aim for about 64 ounces (eight glasses) daily.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 20 May 2025
In some cases, the combination may lower your blood pressure too much.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
The Charter-Cox combination would have 38 million customer homes in the nation, a larger footprint than longtime cable leader Comcast.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
Noun
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Early one morning, Jake Weir went to town to see about a mixture of grains for his horses.—
Louise Erdrich,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Made of pure petroleum jelly, a mixture of mineral oils and wax, Vaseline is an inexpensive medicine cabinet staple that has a place in just about every home.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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The merger includes io’s brain trust of more than 50 employees.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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This is especially true with Mars charging up your intimate eighth house of mergers and emotional bonds, while in harmony with Venus in your fourth house of innermost feelings.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The cartel’s ability to manage prices depends on its ability to anticipate demand—and respond in kind.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The arrangement, Ford alleged, violated the RICO Act, which has played a central role in cases against high-profile organizations including Italian crime families, Mexican drug cartels and the Hells Angels motorcycle gang.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Days later, Dennis Hubert’s cousin, Rev. Charles R. Hubert, escaped an attempt on his life, and the Spelman College chapel was attacked, according to the coalition.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Independent voters were a key pillar of Trump's coalition in the 2024 election, with 46 percent backing him—up from 41 percent in 2020, when a majority (54 percent) voted Democrat.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Parton, who has partnered with Conagra Brands before, also has a line of baking mixes and frostings with Duncan Hines.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Cattle dog mix Age: 4 years old Say hello to Orchid, a gorgeous girl with a sleek black coat, bright white accents, and a speckled belly that’s just begging for rubs.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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This will be the first time Italy has ever hosted the America’s Cup, despite Italian syndicate Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli fielding strong teams in multiple events.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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To recap, at the end of season 1, Charlie wrapped up her ongoing conflict with the Frost Casino and its boss... only to find herself in the crosshairs of a different crime syndicate, run by Beatrix.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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Working together in their secret alliance, Kamilla and Kyle joined forces to vote out Mitch Guerra – a plan that was reciprocated by allies Joe and Eva.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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President Donald Trump and his inner circle have been clear in their desire to pull Washington away from its role as the alliance's spine, swiveling towards domestic issues and to the Indo-Pacific.—
Ellie Cook — reporting from Rovajärvi, northern Finland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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In an age of runaway AI, Palantir’s blend of realpolitik and moral restraint may be less of an anomaly and more of a preview.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The hosts also talk about the Fanatics Games, a blend of Pros vs. Joes and MrBeast’s YouTube channel; the good (big ratings) and bad (social race-baiting) about the WNBA‘s opening weekend; and the sale of LiveBarn, the youth sports streaming platform whose backers include Susquehanna and Ares.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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