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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He prevented unwise trades from dismantling chemically correct combinations of players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

This preserves combinations of traits that are already beneficial, allowing evolution to proceed more efficiently.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

As with many things in cooking, it’s a trial-and-error process — some flavor combinations may not translate well on the plate, while others may blissfully surprise you.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Ultraprocessed foods often pack more calories per gram than less processed foods and contain certain combinations of sodium, fat, sugar and carbs that can make us crave them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

NOTE: Nobody has yet proven a physical basis for why simple-ratio combinations sound pleasant to us.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones