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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
Trump's combination of tariffs and tax cuts — including cutting the corporate tax rate to 15% from its current 21% — would rank as the sixth-biggest tax cut since 1940, according to a recent Tax Foundation analysis.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
That combination is likely to produced significant rainfall and flooding.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This combination of pictures created on October 25, 2024 shows US Vice-President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Houston, Texas on October 25, 2024 and former US President Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in East Del Valle, Austin, Texas on October 25, 2024.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Theoretically for maturing industries, re-evaluating its asset mix, leveraging operating efficiencies (read: cutting costs) and growing market share through a combination all make much sense.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
That combination is likely to produced significant rainfall and flooding.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This combination of pictures created on October 25, 2024 shows US Vice-President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Houston, Texas on October 25, 2024 and former US President Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in East Del Valle, Austin, Texas on October 25, 2024.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Theoretically for maturing industries, re-evaluating its asset mix, leveraging operating efficiencies (read: cutting costs) and growing market share through a combination all make much sense.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
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Divide and shape mixture into small (about ¾-inch) balls, forming 30 to 40 meatballs.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Combine egg mixture and milk mixture: Gradually whisk egg yolk mixture into remaining milk mixture in saucepan.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company is evaluating merger and acquisition opportunities and other strategic alternatives, including a potential plan of dissolution.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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How did the merger between MGM and Amazon affect production?Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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To name just one example: After an opening act filled with lurid cartel violence, Emilia Pérez gives us a comic number about gender-reassignment surgery.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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Later this year, the cartel announced a further extension through November.Zack Budryk, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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In October last year, the administration of President Nicolás Maduro and a coalition of opposition parties agreed to terms for free and fair elections in what was known as the Barbados Agreement.Tirana Hassan, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Netanyahu has struggled to maintain a hold over his fragile, right-wing governing coalition and its muddle of competing interests, whose collapse could spell the end of his leadership.Tara John, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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This increase in gross profit margin is due to a higher margin product mix in the manufacturing segment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Harris, who prosecuted transnational criminal gangs during her role as California's attorney general, has pledged to crack down on crime syndicates by continuing to target criminal organizations while, in 2023, Trump pledged to impose the death penalty on human traffickers.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kassar had wheedled an extra $40 million out of a European banking syndicate just so the film could cross the finish line.Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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The relationship between Musk and Trump has been rocky over the years, despite their recent alliance.David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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If confirmed, Hegseth would face a daunting array of global crises, from the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine and the expanding alliance between Russia and North Korea to the growing competition with China.Tara Copp, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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This blend of global structure and local flexibility empowers organizations to provide impactful well-being programs that resonate across different cultures.Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the back, sides, and sleeves are cut from a stretchy, fleece-weight blend of merino, polyester, and elastane, which afforded testers exceptional movement and breathability while moving fast through the cold.Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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