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Definitions

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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They are also leaky at the back - and that is a dangerous combination for all the wrong reasons.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

My voice therapist thought it could’ve been the combination of intubation and having an enlarged thyroid due to my autoimmune disease.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Nunley found that the combination of Nexstar and Tegna would likely cause consumer pay-TV bills to rise and local news coverage to suffer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The combination of these forces will drive up interest rates on U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

So, at this key moment, the Soviets had to rely on older boats powered by a combination of batteries and diesel engines.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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