How to Use combine in a Sentence

combine

1 of 2 verb
  • Transfer the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss to combine.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 May 2024
  • To make the dumplings, in a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The Prospects perfectly combines the highs and lows of a long season with the hope and fear of falling in love.
    Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
  • The Irish have a way of combining high-brow ideas with belly laughs.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
  • This two-in-one tool combines the power of a dryer and the volume of a styler for a quick and easy at-home blowout.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 12 July 2023
  • The cemetery scene tells us more about him than the previous episodes combined.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Those three combined to drive in seven of the eight runs while finishing 7-for-13 with four home runs.
    Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Stir the psyllium husk in a bowl along with the liquid from your recipe until combined.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Our list of the best balance bikes for 2023 combines their feedback with our research.
    Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 25 Nov. 2023
  • This, combined with the thin wrist strap, makes this paracord bracelet one of the most fashionable choices.
    Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Together, the women have earned well over 2 billion streams combined, much of that over just the past four years.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Add coffee, whiskey, and remaining simple syrup to a warmed mug and stir to combine.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023
  • Add the raspberries or blackberries, cranberries and the mint to the saucepan, stir with a wooden spoon to combine, and bring to a boil.
    Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Transfer to a bowl and stir in sugar and butter until well combined.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • That lactic acid combines with the calcium present in the aging cheese to form crystals.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 23 Apr. 2024
  • In a medium bowl, combine the beef, ½ teaspoon salt and baking soda.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
  • To make the syrup, combine a .5 cup of hot water and a .5 cup of sugar, and stir until the sugar dissolves, which will take about 15 seconds.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Lidl and Aldi combined now account for 18% of the UK’s grocery market.
    Jennifer Creery, Fortune Europe, 23 Apr. 2024
  • When combined with the strain of increasingly longer games, which could run 40 minutes or more, progress slowed again.
    David Hamilton, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2024
  • In practice, that means spending from non-U.S. allies combined is almost equal to that of the United States’.
    Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2024
  • With the Enigma, Lelo combined a suction toy on one end with a vibrator on the other end.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 13 July 2023
  • Jacob Savage is a two-way threat and has combined with Kai Workman for 45 tackles.
    James Weber, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Paul is set to earn about $31 million next season, but a series of factors are combining to make that unattractive for the Suns.
    Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2023
  • Tim Leibold picked up possession in the midfield and passed to Alan Pulido, who combined for a sweet give-and-go that put Pulido in on goal.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
  • In the Hulu series, Kathryn Hahn starred as a character who is a creation that combines fact and fiction.
    Kturnqui, oregonlive, 12 July 2023
  • Java Jolt ice cream combines Blue Bell Coffee ice cream with dark chocolate chunks and a coffee fudge swirl.
    William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 8 June 2023
  • When the mixture is completely combined, taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
    Fox News, 3 May 2024
  • The biggest source of friction would likely be combining the two legacy film and TV studios.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Her pieces for adults combine precise construction with a playful spirit.
    Kate Guadagnino, New York Times, 7 May 2024
  • As the street food spread through the Arab world, ingredients shifted with larders and tastes: Palestinian cooks tend to prefer solely chickpeas in their falafel; the Lebanese often combine garbanzos and foul.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
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combine

2 of 2 noun
  • The teams belong to a combine that scouts new players.
  • His 40-yard dash time was the third-slowest among the 19 safeties who ran at the combine.
    Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 May 2023
  • As of earlier this month at the combine, the team had no trade in the works.
    Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Duggan’s dash is one of the fastest in the history of the combine.
    Dallas News, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Freeland met with the Colts at the combine and Senior Bowl.
    Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Lisa climbed down from the combine with Pixie in one arm.
    Michael Holtz, The New Yorker, 22 July 2022
  • The scouting process starts this week in Chicago with the combine.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 17 May 2022
  • Smith said he was scheduled to meet with the team Thursday night at the combine.
    Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The Cardinals own the No. 3 pick and also listed it for sale at the combine.
    Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Mar. 2023
  • At the combine, Diabate flashed the skills that led to the selection.
    Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022
  • Achane’s 40 time was fastest among running backs at the combine and third-fastest overall.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Home-school pro days tend to be more forgiving than the NBA draft combine.
    Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2022
  • One of the combine’s annual highlights is seeing who runs the fastest times in the 40-yard dash.
    Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Murphy didn't work out at the combine but should at Clemson's pro day next week. 30.
    Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Cream of chicken soup and sour cream combine for an ultra-creamy sauce.
    Robin Asbell, Southern Living, 5 July 2023
  • The new treat combine's Wendy’s vanilla Frosty with orange cream.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
  • And there is no place better than the team bus at the combine in Indianapolis.
    Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2024
  • No quarterback who weighed under 207 pounds at the combine has been drafted in the first round.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The pre-draft process – from the Senior Bowl to the scouting combine and pro days – will further shape the work already done by scouts and front offices.
    Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Built on a fine-tuned blank, its length and medium-heavy power combine to launch crankbaits the proverbial country mile.
    Pete M. Anderson, Field & Stream, 21 June 2023
  • DuBose’s three-cone performance was the eighth-fastest among all players at the 2023 combine.
    Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 5 May 2023
  • Spencer is surprised by certain news, and Billy prepares his team for the combine.
    Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023
  • His legendary performance at the combine set the stage for him to be drafted in the first round (27th overall) by the Dallas Cowboys.
    David Furones, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Macdonald, like Shanahan, is among the 12 coaches not slated to speak at the combine.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
  • With the scouting combine and agency pro days behind them, the Cleveland Cavaliers have entered the next stage of the pre-draft process.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 6 June 2022
  • His draft stock could lift off with a dynamic performance at the combine.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Prince’s best attribute may be his combination of size and speed, which was on display at the combine.
    Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Now he was finished with that and getting ready to head to Chicago for the N.B.A. draft combine and lottery with his family.
    Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 20 June 2023
  • Wallace took note during the NBA scouting combine last month.
    Callie Caplan, Dallas News, 23 June 2023
  • That puts him in a unique position among all the top prospects gathered in Indianapolis this week for the league’s scouting combine.
    Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024

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