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combination

[kom-buh-ney-shuhn] / ˌkɒm bəˈneɪ ʃən /
NOUN
mixture, blend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
combo consolidation merger mix sequence solution
STRONG
aggregate amalgam amalgamation blending brew coalescence composite compound connection fusion junction medley miscellany mishmash order soup stew succession synthesis unification union
WEAK
everything but kitchen sink olio
Antonyms
STRONGEST
division parting separation
STRONG
disconnection
WEAK
detachment dissolution disunion severance
NOUN
alliance, association
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consolidation merger partnership
STRONG
Mafia affiliation bloc cabal cahoots camarilla cartel circle clique club coalition combine compound confederacy confederation conjunction connection consortium conspiracy coterie faction federation gang guild hookup merging party pool ring set syndicate tie up trust unification union
WEAK
coadunation melding mergence
Antonyms
STRONGEST
division parting separation
STRONG
disconnection
WEAK
detachment dissolution disunion severance

Example Sentences

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Combination vaccines are the mainstay of childhood immunisation.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

"Effectiveness of Antidepressants in Combination with Psychotherapy" was published online in The Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics in March 2024.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2024

Combination vaccines are not an entirely new idea.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023

Combination pills have been more popular in the United States, but that may be because progestin-only pills, which are widely used in Europe, have not been marketed much in this country, he said.

From New York Times • May 10, 2023

Combination was, generally speaking, unknown, and every forward was quite on his own.

From Association Football And How To Play It by Cameron, John

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