as in merging
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
abhors the combining of business and pleasure at sales conferences
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as in connecting
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 mixing
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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Recent Examples of combining
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
London has carved out a global reputation for fintech, combining regulatory sophistication with access to capital, talent and a dense network of financial institutions.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
In practice, the product functions as a flexible second hub for the home, combining planning, communication, and practical support in a portable format that can lighten daily coordination demands.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The two groups are combining university research with engineering expertise to introduce advanced robots that can safely navigate and manage tasks in hazardous nuclear environments.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
The Festival has a public program combining screenings, premieres and talent events.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
But combining the positions wasn’t an easy task Monday.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Naomi Watts is set to deliver one of the most transformative performances of her career, combining emotional intensity with the physicality of dance.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Rather than relying on gold alone to offset inflation, investors are increasingly combining it with other strategies, such as high-yield savings accounts, Treasury securities or diversified market exposure, to balance risk and return.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
The results demonstrate a scalable method for incoherent beam combining.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Connecticut turkey hunting typically costs $47, combining a $19 turkey permit with the mandatory $28 resident game bird conservation stamp, according to DEEP.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
London has carved out a global reputation for fintech, combining regulatory sophistication with access to capital, talent and a dense network of financial institutions.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
In practice, the product functions as a flexible second hub for the home, combining planning, communication, and practical support in a portable format that can lighten daily coordination demands.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The two groups are combining university research with engineering expertise to introduce advanced robots that can safely navigate and manage tasks in hazardous nuclear environments.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
The Festival has a public program combining screenings, premieres and talent events.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
But combining the positions wasn’t an easy task Monday.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Naomi Watts is set to deliver one of the most transformative performances of her career, combining emotional intensity with the physicality of dance.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Rather than relying on gold alone to offset inflation, investors are increasingly combining it with other strategies, such as high-yield savings accounts, Treasury securities or diversified market exposure, to balance risk and return.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combining
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The merging of brands following bank deals often moves much quicker.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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This bottleneck causes daily backups of at least half a mile, creating dangerous merging conditions into bumper-to-bumper traffic.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The specific date wasn’t listed, but Andreski noted once construction starts, the first trains connecting the Medical District to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport should begin rolling by the end of 2029.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kate Ackerman, director of the Women’s Health Sports and Performance Institute, leads the Alliance’s work connecting this research back to female athletes.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kapetan’s yearning, intimate voice is still front and center, mixing and modernizing elements of favorites of the aughts like Conor Oberst (his earnestness), Ben Kweller (his wit), and Sufjan Stevens (his beauty).—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Professional golfers constantly tinker with equipment and jump from one club manufacturer to another throughout their careers, but Rose mixing it up comes across as a very strange move for a number of different reasons.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Flagg and Jordan are the only two rookies to record multiple games of at least 45 points since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976-77.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those numbers had him among some NBA greats, as Larry Bird, Michael Jordan and Luka Doncic were the only rookies before Flagg to average at least 20 points, six rebounds and four assists since the NBA-ABA merger, ESPN pointed out.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Muskism is not about replacing countries with companies — it is about fusing the two.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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Miyashita, the cult Japanese designer behind early-2000s punk label Number (N)ine and later TheSoloist, is known for fusing meticulous Japanese craftsmanship with distinctly American motifs.—
Samantha Lee
Connect
April 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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By integrating airborne launch platforms with FPV strike drones, the military is evaluating whether layered drone deployment can improve speed, flexibility, and survivability in contested environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Uber then spent months integrating Expedia’s technology into its own app.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Another approach toward unification that was tried was to examine the three quantum forces within our Universe, and to take a specific look at the strength of their interactions.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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Support for unification with China remains low.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Leaders of the city’s political left credited Patel with uniting community groups and labor unions by fostering deep personal relationships.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The University of Massachusetts poll, fielded among 1,000 Americans, found 74% believe there are more things uniting them than dividing them.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Combining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combining. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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