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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To demonstrate the method, the team tested 65 different drug combinations against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis.

From Science Daily

“The day of the combination is here to stay,” Rockefeller declared, before Standard Oil was broken up on antitrust grounds.

From Barron's

But even if there isn’t an uptick in merger activity, small-caps still might benefit from the combination of a favorable rate environment and relatively stable economy in the U.S.

From Barron's

This combination, experts warn, will have huge consequences.

From BBC

combination

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