as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
a combined effort on the part of all of the members
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as in fused
to come together to form a single unit
the room's highly varied design elements combine to form a harmonious whole
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as in mixed
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
combine the sugar and flour in a bowl
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Recent Examples of combined
Byron Hurd, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
After a 2-0 start, Arizona lost five straight games to the 49ers, Seahawks, Titans, Colts and Packers — playoff-caliber teams, outside of Tennessee — by a combined total of 13 points.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
That’s only $79 less than the combined lowest-price tickets for Jaguars-Bills ($211), Patriots-Chargers ($200) and Texans-Steelers ($142).
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The combined data reveals how the emissions put local residents at risk of cancer, respiratory diseases, reproductive harm and other health problems.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 7 Jan. 2026
Between 2020 and 2024, Cicero, Harvey and Maywood saw a combined 301 opioid deaths, according to records from the county medical examiner’s office.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
One photo purporting to show Maduro after his capture was shared widely, including by the mayor of Coral Gables Florida, Vince Lago, and in a joint Instagram post by two popular conservative content accounts with over 6 million combined followers.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
By merging with the just over 50-member Poway Kiwanians, Beavers said the combined group now has 74 members.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Hurricanes have put the clamps down in the postseason, allowing 17 combined points in their first two contests.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA Today, 4 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
How the Overtown museum came about Some years ago, Marilyn Holifield, co-founder of the museum and a partner in Holland & Knight, approached me about creating a museum featuring Overtown’s history, combined with art and technology.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Fiber combined with adequate hydration helps soften stools and support regular bowel movements.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
The two post players have combined for 10 points and five rebounds, and Carlton will shoot two free throws after this media timeout.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
The trio, which combined for 102 starts at UF, was expected to anchor one of the nation’s top O-lines.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
In fact, according to Oxfam's latest findings, the wealthiest 1% currently control 43% of the world’s wealth, while owning more capital than 95% of humanity combined.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The two anchor stores — Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue — combined were down 26 percent in September, and down 6 percent over the last 12 months.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, Jeep managed to shock the industry by dislodging the Escalade from first place with combined Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer sales of more than 55,000 units, to Cadillac’s 42,000.
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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.
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May’s fixations include fragmented narratives, portraits of place, boundaries and borders, and collective memory.—
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For decades, the landmark law that came out of the Civil Rights Movement has protected the collective voting power of racial minorities when political maps are redrawn.—
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Under his rule, Venezuela’s economy imploded, democratic institutions were hollowed out, criminal networks fused with the state, and millions fled the country – many for the United States.—
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While Bad Bunny’s previous albums also fused different genres — including bossa nova, mambo, rock, merengue and more — this album’s melange was more homegrown.—
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And the base has vanilla bean absolute from Madagascar, mixed with benzoin resinoid and cistus absolute.—
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This solid resin, used to embalm the dead and as a painkiller (mixed with wine), poignantly foreshadowed Jesus' sacrificial destiny.—
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Shortly after their newsletter announcement, the couple shared a joint Instagram post with the same video.—
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Minneapolis leaders are pushing for state law enforcement to be part of a joint investigation with the FBI into Wednesday's shooting.—
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
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The company says its solution allows solar panels to be integrated directly into the hood, bonnet, and roof of a vehicle.—
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At the same time, aging-in-place design elements are becoming more mainstream — and more aesthetically integrated.—
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The dispute was resolved after Singh agreed to provide additional context, explaining that the files were collaborative documents shared among participants through the messaging app Signal.—
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But it's always been very collaborative and just lovely.—
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The rooms There are 151 rooms in total – though all are slightly different, they're united in their cool, contemporary feel.—
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However fractious its politics becomes, the town’s library is a striking symbol of a town united in a common cause.—
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“Combined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combined. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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