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as in connects
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 integrates
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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as in cartels
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage
charged that the cable companies had formed an illegal combine for the purpose of keeping rates artificially high
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as in confederacies
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
one of the most notorious combines in the history of organized crime
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Recent Examples of combines
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
The program combines mentorship with hands-on training, helping filmmakers develop pitch materials, build budgets, understand financing strategies, and prepare projects for distribution conversations.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
And Installed‑Base Monetization Honeywell Technologies combines building automation, process automation, industrial technology, software and energy solutions.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
This legume-centric take on chicken Marbella combines prunes, capers and almonds with a plucky vinaigrette of red wine vinegar, maple syrup and Dijon mustard.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
29 June 2026
The format combines strength training, cardio and core work alongside balance and flexibility in one class.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
The heat index combines atmospheric temperature and relative humidity to determine how heat feels to the body.
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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
General Fusion is pursuing a different concept called Magnetized Target Fusion, which combines elements of both approaches.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Reese Witherspoon's watermelon margarita combines tequila, watermelon juice, lime, agave, and mint.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The new Palm Beach 85 flagship combines refined, timeless design with an advanced hull shape and composite layup.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Levies on agricultural equipment, like combines and harvesters will be dropped to 15% from 25%, and the scope of equipment qualifying for the 15% tariff will also be expanded.
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
At lower elevations, forecasters are increasingly focused on fire danger as dry vegetation combines with gusty winds and low humidity.
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Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Close to 100 coaches representing 60 colleges signed up for the Orland Park event, although Power Four conference schools were not a part of the equation in any of the state’s combines.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, the documentary focusing on Short combines rare archival footage with new interviews, The Hollywood Reporter notes.
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
The food Bradenton is most famous for combines classic Florida fare with Caribbean influence.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
When commodity prices increase, farmers buy new tractors, sprayers and combines.
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Tyler Jett,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Her sculpted exterior combines deep contours and broad convex forms with the yard’s signature elongated bow, resulting in a distinctive yet familiar silhouette.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
The program combines mentorship with hands-on training, helping filmmakers develop pitch materials, build budgets, understand financing strategies, and prepare projects for distribution conversations.
—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
And Installed‑Base Monetization Honeywell Technologies combines building automation, process automation, industrial technology, software and energy solutions.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
This legume-centric take on chicken Marbella combines prunes, capers and almonds with a plucky vinaigrette of red wine vinegar, maple syrup and Dijon mustard.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
29 June 2026
The format combines strength training, cardio and core work alongside balance and flexibility in one class.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
The heat index combines atmospheric temperature and relative humidity to determine how heat feels to the body.
—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
General Fusion is pursuing a different concept called Magnetized Target Fusion, which combines elements of both approaches.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Reese Witherspoon's watermelon margarita combines tequila, watermelon juice, lime, agave, and mint.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
Noun
CeraVe’s Resurfacing Retinol Serum combines encapsulated retinol with skin-supporting ceramides to help refine texture, smooth the look of fine lines, and promote a more even-looking complexion over time.
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Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The new Palm Beach 85 flagship combines refined, timeless design with an advanced hull shape and composite layup.
—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Levies on agricultural equipment, like combines and harvesters will be dropped to 15% from 25%, and the scope of equipment qualifying for the 15% tariff will also be expanded.
—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
At lower elevations, forecasters are increasingly focused on fire danger as dry vegetation combines with gusty winds and low humidity.
—
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Close to 100 coaches representing 60 colleges signed up for the Orland Park event, although Power Four conference schools were not a part of the equation in any of the state’s combines.
—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, the documentary focusing on Short combines rare archival footage with new interviews, The Hollywood Reporter notes.
—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
The food Bradenton is most famous for combines classic Florida fare with Caribbean influence.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
When commodity prices increase, farmers buy new tractors, sprayers and combines.
—
Tyler Jett,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combines
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Empower connects to a wide range of accounts, including bank accounts, IRAs, retirement plans, loans, credit cards and mortgages.
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Inside, the interiors strike a balance between classic New England and contemporary design, with white shiplap walls, playful wallpaper, warm wood accents, and a spiral staircase that connects the upper and lower levels.
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That emphasis on automation extends throughout the house via Crestron, which integrates lighting, climate, window treatments and security.
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The side that best integrates those capabilities will gain the advantage.
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The government has not launched any more major operations for fear of sparking further violence, with local experts explaining that cartels favour a smooth World Cup due to their financial interests, which run deeply across Mexico’s major cities.
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Cepeda has participated in and continued throughout the campaign to promote negotiations with guerrillas and cartels.
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Women build communities, launch initiatives, and create coalitions on shoestring budgets while the institutional resources that would let those efforts scale remain largely inaccessible.
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Grants will fund coalitions of two or more organizations, such as healthcare providers, local health departments and organizations with experience in food assistance and distribution.
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What unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us.
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What unites them is the belief that camps can help mold character and instill the values children will carry into adulthood.
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Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.
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The waiver merges separate funding streams covering assessments, teacher development, English language learners, student support and after-school programs into one block grant.
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Alongside that, South Africa’s police force has been embroiled in scandal, accused of corruption and collusion with criminal syndicates.
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Applying terrorism designations to criminal syndicates, Brazilian officials say, conflicts with domestic legal definitions and risks blurring distinctions underpinning international counterterrorism law.
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Certainly, many of these organizations are virtuous, tapping different constituencies, and forming alliances to reinforce common interests.
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What’s interesting about the characters in your book is that their ideological alliances are quite fluid, depending on the circumstances.
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