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 gusty south winds, low afternoon humidity and increasingly dry vegetation will begin increasing the wildfire threat. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Summer, though, can be a foe of glass hair hopefuls—the combination of sun, salt, chlorine, and humidity all contribute to hair becoming drier and frizzier, a concoction for dull, lackluster lengths. — Selvaggia Germani, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Different three-letter monograms are available, as well as options for a name or single word in your choice of 24 thread colors, leading to some bold and unexpected color combinations. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Aug. 2026 That would open up another spot at guard, where the best combination of Alani Noa, Hayden Treter, Breck Kolojay or even Justin Tauanuu could fit in. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 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
  • Pieces are hand-breaded in a gluten-free flour and spice mixture.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • As Ross immediately calls out, this mixture of a child’s game with a sense of politesse, set to a stately, period-appropriate Vivaldi concerto, absolutely does feel like a game that might have been played in an 18th-century court.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixture
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  • Nandy waved the merger through after receiving some pretty painless assurances from Ellison, including preserving the editorial independence of 5 News and kids channels.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Increasing market consolidation, through mergers and acquisitions, among infrastructure providers will drive lasting change in emerging markets.
    — Zaki Farooq, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of merger
Noun
  • Federal authorities in Mexico have opened investigations to determine whether Gastélum and Márquez’s killings are related to drug cartels.
    — Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But worse, military action in Mexico would ultimately be counterproductive in the fight against drug cartels.
    — Chris Shays, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cartel
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  • The Houthis say closing Bab el-Mandeb to Saudi traffic aims to break the coalition’s blockade.
    — Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Now coalition that has become one of the most vocal critics of the Lineage response.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of coalition
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  • The study estimates that by 2050, depending on the energy mix, calcium-looping DAC could achieve 85–96 per cent CO₂-removal efficiency.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This mix of modernity and tradition works well, both inside and out, where a stroll around the ground’s perimeter switches quickly from feeling gloriously old-school to being brought right up to date.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • The companies argue that merging will be good for growth in the industry and give consumers access to more content.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The merging of their bodies from the neck down evokes the physical continuity of pregnancy, a unity that, Cassatt seems to suggest (and many mothers would agree), persists even after birth.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of merging
Noun
  • Criminal syndicates operating throughout Asia use cryptocurrency to facilitate massive online fraud operations targeting victims around the world.
    — Mitchell Silber, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Every woman, child, and man alive was out here grinding all day every day except on Lincoln’s Birthday in death-trap packing plants controlled by a five-man syndicate called the Beef Trust.
    — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of syndicate
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  • The pact is seen as a broader strategic alliance between the three countries and not meant to replace other existing agreements, according to people familiar with the matter.
    — Sara Gharaibeh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • For 15 years, dozens of American lawmakers have had the opportunity to see one of the country's most important — and increasingly debated — alliances firsthand.
    — Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
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