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as in mixtures
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 mergers
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 cartels
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 alliances
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 combinations
Since these factors and their varied combinations are specific to each individual, a one-of-a-kind developmental path is created, along with unique manifestations of any condition or disorder that may affect them.
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Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Some of the puzzles can be quite complex, while others can be solved easily by trying X-number of combinations in rapid succession — although both means are still true to the character.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Six of his outings featured less than five minutes of total action — the Pacers typically preferred smaller frontcourt options and combinations.
—Tony East, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Bieber and Michelle merged top trends of fall-winter 2024-2025—the set’s burgundy color—with the most Christmassy ones—the velvet fabric—to encourage combinations this holiday season.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
By evaluating millions of model combinations in real-time, the AI achieves predictive accuracy and asset pricing results 2-3 times superior to those generated by human analysts.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Saunders noted that several medications are actually combinations.
—Paulina Tam, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Today's vehicles are increasingly complex combinations of computers, cellular modems, engines, batteries and other components.
—Niraj Kaushik, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Mangoceuticals is exploring strategic alternatives, including potential business combinations or asset sales.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Some of the puzzles can be quite complex, while others can be solved easily by trying X-number of combinations in rapid succession — although both means are still true to the character.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Six of his outings featured less than five minutes of total action — the Pacers typically preferred smaller frontcourt options and combinations.
—Tony East, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Bieber and Michelle merged top trends of fall-winter 2024-2025—the set’s burgundy color—with the most Christmassy ones—the velvet fabric—to encourage combinations this holiday season.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
By evaluating millions of model combinations in real-time, the AI achieves predictive accuracy and asset pricing results 2-3 times superior to those generated by human analysts.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Saunders noted that several medications are actually combinations.
—Paulina Tam, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Today's vehicles are increasingly complex combinations of computers, cellular modems, engines, batteries and other components.
—Niraj Kaushik, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Mangoceuticals is exploring strategic alternatives, including potential business combinations or asset sales.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combinations
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Some grocery mergers in major cities with a lot of competition such as San Francisco and New York have led to lower prices.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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While some recent mergers in tech and other industries sport larger dollar values, other numbers reveal the outsize impact of a Kroger-Albertsons combination.Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
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Prosecuting cartels was part of his job.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Remain in Mexico policy was criticized for allegedly exposing migrants, many of whom are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse from cartels, to unsafe conditions before it was terminated by the Biden administration.Billal Rahman, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Republican Jeff Gonzalez won a seat in the Assembly by focusing on the high cost of living and building alliances with Democrats.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Both view alliances like NATO as constraints rather than assets.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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After all, changes in the makeup of the party coalitions and the varying appeal of individual candidates can lead different states to move in opposite directions.Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The four pillars of just transition that Black Mesa United focuses on are the need for robust governmental support, dedicated funding to sustain programs and initiatives, building strong and diverse coalitions, and expanding economic opportunities through diversification, said Anagal.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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These summits enable ecosystem-level collaboration, including cross-supplier and cross-departmental partnerships.Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Seasonal flavors, such as Pumpkin Spice and Peppermint Mocha with Kroger, add a unique buzz and strengthen retail partnerships.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But as of now, those organizations are not unions.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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And the deal ran into stiff opposition from a coalition of unions, small grocery stores and political leaders from both parties wary of corporate consolidation.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Combinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combinations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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