COMBINES Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

combines 1 of 2

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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All-wing approach The Z4 replaces much of the traditional tube-and-wing layout with a broad airframe that combines the fuselage and lifting surfaces. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 Part ballerina, part pump, the style combines the gamine energy of your favorite flats with the limb-elongating power of a classic heel. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Progressive-rock band combines elements of electronic and hip-hop music, playing with special guests RJ Pasin and Ladrones. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 The service combines movies, television series, anime, sports including the Premier League, live music and e-books in a single app. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 Next, your brain takes these images from each eye and combines the overlapping portion into one 3D image. — Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 Their technology combines the circulation and support benefits of compression with the recovery power of Infrared Energy. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway Looping 87 miles around one of New York’s Finger Lakes, the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway combines dramatic glacial landscapes, quaint towns, outdoor adventure, and renowned wine country. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 Some fans had circled Monday on the calendar because of an apparel collection that combines Disney characters with all 32 NFL teams. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026

Noun

Illinois farmers now have the right to repair their own tractors, combines and spreaders. — Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 CeraVe’s Resurfacing Retinol Serum combines encapsulated retinol with skin-supporting ceramides to help refine texture, smooth the look of fine lines, and promote a more even-looking complexion over time. — Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 23 June 2026 The new Palm Beach 85 flagship combines refined, timeless design with an advanced hull shape and composite layup. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 Levies on agricultural equipment, like combines and harvesters will be dropped to 15% from 25%, and the scope of equipment qualifying for the 15% tariff will also be expanded. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 June 2026 At lower elevations, forecasters are increasingly focused on fire danger as dry vegetation combines with gusty winds and low humidity. — Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026 Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, the documentary focusing on Short combines rare archival footage with new interviews, The Hollywood Reporter notes. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 The food Bradenton is most famous for combines classic Florida fare with Caribbean influence. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026 When commodity prices increase, farmers buy new tractors, sprayers and combines. — Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

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The property celebrates nature, with biophilic design that effortlessly connects guests with the sand, sea, and sky outside; fittingly, the signature experiences at Patina Maldives are rooted in communion with nature as well.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
The new solution connects with existing legal software such as iManage, NetDocuments, Docusign, and many others.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of connects

Noun

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 cartels

Noun

And both sets of allies are forming new middle-power coalitions to reduce reliance on Washington, from recent European arrangements with India to the trade agreements Japan is pursuing with Latin America.

— Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Health care affordability will be solved by building durable coalitions around ideas that work in the real world, not just in theory.

— Kody Kinsley, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of coalitions

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And while television unites us in the first place, Benson brings us together in a special way.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
College sports even unites Trump with the Senate majority leader he’s soured on lately; John Thune is a former college basketball player.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of unites

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Valladares is also developing a FMV horror game via his Vallastudio Films that merges analog filmmaking with interactive storytelling.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
The partnership with Hispanic Executive merges media and events, creating a powerful ecosystem to inform and empower Latino executives and entrepreneurs.

— Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of merges

Noun

Complex investigations to dismantle drug trafficking syndicates can require advanced equipment, Casey Rayborn Hicks, a spokesperson for the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, wrote in a statement.

— Aneri Pattani — KFF Health News, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026
Informal mining is a deep problem in South Africa and is connected to criminal syndicates, according to authorities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of syndicates

Noun

Powerful nations interested in the Pacific have raced in recent years to shore up alliances among its leaders, intensifying a contest for influence between China and the United States, Taiwan, and forum members Australia and New Zealand.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Navigating a changing climate, Marian develops interspecies alliances on a quest for the holy grail.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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