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

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His case may have been turned back by the courts but it nevertheless contributed to the combination’s ultimate unraveling.

From The Wall Street Journal

This combination may help explain why certain decision patterns are so hard to break.

From Science Daily

"The combination of youth and ancient chemistry suggests this star didn't evolve in isolation. It likely acquired extra mass from a companion, either through a merger or by absorbing material when the black hole formed."

From Science Daily

Zoe Aldcroft and head coach John Mitchell are a perfect combination, summing up what it feels like to win the World Cup.

From BBC

The CDC warns the combination is potentially deadly.

From The Wall Street Journal

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