combinations

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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The filing, known as a Form F-4, allows non-U.S. companies to register securities specifically for use in business combinations.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

"In many combinations of 2D materials and insulating layers, the bonding between them is relatively weak," explains Grasser.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Inoue seized the opportunity to put his foot down and attacked with combinations in the final two rounds to punctuate another memorable victory.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

He pointed to other proposed mergers that unraveled due to fierce opposition, including the proposed combinations of grocery giants Kroger and Albertson’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The more contemporary term is recombination—the ability to generate combinations of combinations of genes.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee