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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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“What we are fearing is the combination of shocks: energy, food, and broader inflation all hitting at once,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Steppenwolf and Circle Rep, with their combination of theatrical fearlessness, searing intensity and rabid teamwork, helped shape Mantello’s aesthetic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

In prepared remarks, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company’s strong gross bookings were “particularly impressive” due to the combination of poor weather in the U.S. and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

This combination could make long-duration missions to Mars more practical and cost-effective.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

My lips twisted out of shape, into some kind of surprised-terror combination.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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