combination

noun

ˌkäm-bə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce combination (audio)
Definition of combinationnext
1
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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2
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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3
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 The combination of storm surge and tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 The Army plans to pair an autonomous mobility platform with interchangeable munitions pallets, allowing engineers to test different combinations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 This combination has led to our positive outlook for SpaceX stock. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 September is the typical peak of Atlantic hurricane season thanks to a combination of more favorable weather ingredients. — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for combination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
  1. mixture
  2. merger
  3. cartel
  4. coalition
  5. mix
  6. merging
  7. syndicate
  8. alliance
Noun
  • Simply prepare a simple mixture of ground meat and seasonings, roll into small meatballs, place in a skillet and cover with a wonton wrapper.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Although El-Sayed has never said anything nearly as inflammatory as the sorts of comments Piker makes routinely, his mixture of anti-Zionism and populism treats pro-Israel activism as a nefarious and all-pervasive force.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixture
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  • Congress recognized that broadcast mergers raise complex legal, economic, and technical questions that require specialized expertise.
    — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Both galaxy pairs featured above, Arp 143 and II Zw 096, highlight mergers and collisions between galaxies.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of merger
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  • In parts of Mexico farther from the US border, cartels have used drones to drop explosives in deadly attacks.
    — Reuters, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Mexico Government Smuggling gasoline and diesel from the United States into Mexico and reselling it tax-free is a huge money-maker for organized crime gangs, including drug cartels.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cartel
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  • The changes are detailed in a press release from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who led a coalition of 50 states and territories and the District of Columbia that settled with Meta.
    — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • More than symbolic Supporters of the bill — which include a statewide coalition of Jewish community and advocacy organizations — say the distinction is more than symbolic.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of coalition
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  • It’s made with a mix of essential oils to fuel hair growth, including rosemary and castor oils.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • His screen appeal combines a mix of swagger and self-deprecating, and at times evokes (a taller) Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • Founded in 2013, Off-White pioneered the merging of the worlds of streetwear and luxury that drove much of fashion in the mid-2010s.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The agreement comes on the heels of Pine Villa Elementary merging with Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts to form a K-12 campus in Goulds.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • When he's appointed interim sheriff of a tiny Minnesota town, Ulysses Richardson intervenes in a botched bank robbery, discovering a stash of gold and heavy weapons that belong to a Yakuza crime syndicate.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
  • No, this a league run by an elite, backroom syndicate where real power-brokers hatch blockbuster moves long before any transaction window officially opens.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of syndicate
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  • In June, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance warned that artificial intelligence was fundamentally transforming offensive and defensive cyber capabilities and described the timeline not in years, but months.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • LibertyWorks has worked on high-temperature materials and propulsion for decades and is supported by a $75 million, 10-year alliance with Purdue University.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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