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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
But Federal Student Aid, the arm of the Education Department that manages the federal student loan program, lost around half of its staff from a combination of buyouts offered ahead of the mass layoffs and the March reduction in force, NPR reported that month.
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Jimenez described her as a combination of a superhero and a princess who is from a kingdom at the border of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 18 July 2025
Cava boasts a menu made up of 38 ingredients that transform into combinations across its menu items, from bowls to juices to dressings.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
Mixed martial arts competitor Lukas has just handily defeated his opponent and celebrates with his wife, child and friends backstage, setting the scene for a nimble combination of communal bonding and looming horrors.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 July 2025
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Jimenez described her as a combination of a superhero and a princess who is from a kingdom at the border of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 18 July 2025
Cava boasts a menu made up of 38 ingredients that transform into combinations across its menu items, from bowls to juices to dressings.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
Mixed martial arts competitor Lukas has just handily defeated his opponent and celebrates with his wife, child and friends backstage, setting the scene for a nimble combination of communal bonding and looming horrors.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
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Divide the steak and onion mixture into four equal portions in the pan and top each portion with 2 slices of cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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As the mixture chills, churns, and stirs, ice crystals slowly form, turning it into soft ice cream that can then be frozen further to firm up.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
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The timing has sparked speculation among fans who view the cancellation through the lens of Paramount's pending merger and the company's recent settlement of a lawsuit with Trump over a 60 Minutes report.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The settlement – and Paramount’s pending merger with Skydance Media – spurred speculation about Colbert’s future at CBS.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
18 July 2025
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Like other cybercrime cartels, DragonForce locks down a system so the company can’t do payroll or work its registers, then demands ransom, typically in bitcoin, to unlock the files.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 July 2025
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She was asked about the documents on Tuesday during a press conference about the Trump administration's efforts to combat drug cartels.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The annual festival was started in 2017 by the Red River Cultural District, a nonprofit coalition of Austin businesses and community organizations clustered around the live music corridor on Red River Street.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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In 2012, Meloni and a hardcore group of former Seagulls bolted from Berlusconi’s coalition.—
Massimo Calabresi,
Time,
24 July 2025
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In fact, in describing the War in Ukraine a few weeks ago, former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Colin Kahl, observed that this war is a surprising mix of the trenches and artillery shells of World War I with World War III.—
Michael Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Allegheny Mountain's mix of programming includes local news and information as well as gospel, country and blues shows.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
20 July 2025
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The drama from showrunners J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan starred Josh Holloway as a getaway driver working for an Arizona crime syndicate and Rachel Hilson as an FBI agent.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Set in the Southwest in the 1972, Duster tells the story of the FBI’s first Black woman agent, Nina Hayes, played by Rachel Hilson, who will have to overcome many obstacles to stop a crime syndicate.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Clarify Strategic Objectives As the CEO of a commercial landscape alliance, we are rooted in a growing industry.—
Brian Helgoe,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Yet neither of these organizations constitute a military alliance, nor does the 2021 China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership treaty or a similar deal signed with Russia in January contain a mutual defense clause.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Success is a blend—a recipe of mental resilience, strategic vision, physical energy, financial intelligence, deep relationships and spiritual grounding.—
Yasir Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Best Restaurants With the perfect blend of delicious, creative food and friendly, professional service, Baran;s 2239’ is an exceptional restaurant set in an unassuming strip mall.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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