combining 1 of 2

noun

Definition of combiningnext
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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combining

2 of 2

verb

present participle of combine
1
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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2
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 Synonyms for combining
  1. connecting
  2. merger
  3. fusing
  4. integrating
  5. unification
  6. uniting
  7. merging
  8. consolidation
Verb
  • Gone are the days when connecting with others meant hovering awkwardly around a plate of sweating cheese cubes, or trying to fit your whole name on a too-small name tag.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of connecting
Noun
  • RedBird Capital didn’t quite acquire Paramount Global, but the private equity firm was part of the consortium with Skydance that announced a merger with the company in July.
    Alex Sherman, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • French film companies and long-time collaborators Goodfellas and Rectangle Productions have finalized a merger, which has been in the works since the summer.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of merger
Verb
  • Fusion, the process of fusing atomic nuclei to release vast amounts of energy, is the same reaction that powers stars like our Sun.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The clinic has an expanding global clientele and is known for fusing individualized attention with top-notch medical treatment.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of fusing
Verb
  • Research into ancient pet relationships tells us a similar story about integrating our animals into our communities.
    Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This trend of integrating pets into human social spheres has historical roots, dating back to ancient civilizations.
    Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrating
Noun
  • The potential unification under Liberty Media raises questions about the concentration of media rights in one entity, which could impact competition and alter the industry for broadcasters and streamers worldwide.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • CRMs manage customer relationships and sales pipelines, while CDPs focus on data integration, unification and activation for personalized marketing.
    Chris Cho, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of unification
Verb
  • The uniting force here for all of them, as members of the Philadelphia community at the end of the day, is the charitable outcome.
    Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As a consequence, rather than uniting communities, DEI efforts have often amplified divisions, leaving educators, parents, and students caught between conflicting ideologies and unclear educational priorities.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of uniting
Verb
  • These works speak to both luxury and craftsmanship, merging the nostalgia of pop culture with modern artistry.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • James Lindsay, the founder and CEO of Rap Snacks, has carved out a unique niche in the consumer goods industry by merging his passion for snacking and hip-hop culture.
    Delano Massey, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of merging
Noun
  • The leadership changes at Banff follows Sean Cohan, president of Bell Media, becoming chair of Banff’s board of directors just as the entertainment industry is contracting after the end of Peak TV and another round of industry consolidation, especially among streaming giants, appears likely.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The acquisition is the latest sign of consolidation in the music industry, raising concern among some critics.
    Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of consolidation
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combining

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