Thesaurus results for COMBINES

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verb

present tense third-person singular of combine

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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combines

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noun

plural of combine

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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The brand combines movement and fitness with nutrition and other wellness tools to help women build sustainable habits that support their health through midlife and beyond. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026 The film is directed by Tom Stern and combines archival footage, animation, puppetry, and reenactments featuring the band. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026 Some fans had circled Monday on the calendar because of an apparel collection that combines Disney characters with all 32 NFL teams. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 Now, for the first time, the city's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the NYPD Detective Bureau have identified a 9/11 victim using genetic genealogy, which combines DNA testing with family tree research, ABC News has learned. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 His approach combines research on neuroscience and productivity with personal experience and stories. — John Hall, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The transaction combines credit and equity and will be used to support the growth of the New York Yankees and refinance existing debt. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Flowkey Classic combines structured piano courses with more than 1,000 classical and public-domain songs. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026 The partnership combines Saildrone’s experience operating autonomous vessels in remote maritime environments with Lockheed Martin’s expertise in weapons, sensors, combat systems and mission integration. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Noun

Illinois farmers now have the right to repair their own tractors, combines and spreaders. — Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 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. — 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 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

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Verb

Jones, who is from Boise, Idaho, learned about a program through his internship supervisor that connects people with extra rooms in their homes with other adults looking for a place to live.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Launched in 2023, her app connects users for in-person group activities like yoga and language exchanges, simplifying the process of forming new friendships.

— Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of connects

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South Korea surged ahead on the strength of its giant conglomerates like Samsung, which integrates multiple stages of the supply chain.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Rheinmetall revealed that the system integrates state-of-the-art sensor technology, network capability and strong resilience to GNSS interference through a high degree of autonomy enable deployment even in demanding operational scenarios.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrates

Noun

And both sets of allies are forming new middle-power coalitions to reduce reliance on Washington, from recent European arrangements with India to the trade agreements Japan is pursuing with Latin America.

— Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Health care affordability will be solved by building durable coalitions around ideas that work in the real world, not just in theory.

— Kody Kinsley, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of coalitions

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And while television unites us in the first place, Benson brings us together in a special way.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
College sports even unites Trump with the Senate majority leader he’s soured on lately; John Thune is a former college basketball player.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of unites

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The partnership with Hispanic Executive merges media and events, creating a powerful ecosystem to inform and empower Latino executives and entrepreneurs.

— Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
El Secreto, a hidden speakeasy, merges cocktails and live music in a cinematic experience.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of merges

Noun

Informal mining is a deep problem in South Africa and is connected to criminal syndicates, according to authorities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
DraftKing's internal data estimates 80% to 90% of prediction market consumer volume comes from betting syndicates and institutional traders, Robins said during the call.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of syndicates

Noun

Some fans prefer when the game has fewer twists that disrupt the natural flow of alliances and power structures.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
North Korea’s willingness to sustain such losses reflects the reach of Russia’s global alliances and Moscow’s need for extra manpower.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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