Synonyms of combines

combines 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of combine

1

as in connects

to come together to form a single unit

the room's highly varied design elements combine to form a harmonious whole

Synonyms & Similar Words

• connects
• unites
• fuses
• joins
• marries
• unifies
• coalesces
• conjoins
• couples
• reunites
• links (up)
• associates
• meets
• conjugates
• assembles
• gathers
• interfuses
• compounds
• convenes
• mates
• yokes
• allies
• reconnects
• chains
• splices
• rejoins
• recombines
• clusters
• hooks
• leagues
• constellates
• hitches
• congregates
• confederates
• reunifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separates
• splits
• sections
• severs
• parts
• divides
• detaches
• resolves
• sunders
• breaks up
• isolates
• dissociates
• uncouples
• disconnects
• disperses
• divorces
• unlinks
• dissevers
• scatters
• fractionates
• disbands
• disjoins
• disunites
• unyokes
• disjoints
• disaffiliates

2

as in integrates

to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout

combine the sugar and flour in a bowl

Synonyms & Similar Words

• integrates
• merges
• mixes
• incorporates
• blends
• amalgamates
• adds
• melds
• fuses
• mingles
• intermingles
• intermixes
• conflates
• commingles
• unites
• composites
• homogenizes
• stirs
• commixes
• comingles
• immixes
• immingles
• interfuses
• beats (in)
• weaves
• folds
• coalesces
• concretes
• tosses
• intertwines
• cuts in
• emulsifies
• compounds
• joins
• interweaves
• conjoins
• links
• admixes
• knits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separates
• divides
• breaks down
• cleaves
• parts
• severs
• breaks up
• disperses
• ruptures
• dissolves
• divorces
• scatters
• unmixes
• splits
• detaches
• sunders
• disunites
• disjoins
• disengages

combines

2 of 2

noun

plural of combine

1

as in cartels

a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage

charged that the cable companies had formed an illegal combine for the purpose of keeping rates artificially high

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cartels
• syndicates
• partnerships
• combinations
• conglomerates
• trusts
• associations
• unions
• chains
• organizations
• multinationals
• guilds
• megacorporations
• pools

2

as in confederacies

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection

one of the most notorious combines in the history of organized crime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confederacies
• coalitions
• alliances
• combinations
• unions
• leagues
• federations
• partnerships
• axes
• groups
• blocks
• blocs
• confederations
• organizations
• associations
• fusions
• trusts
• wings
• factions
• sides
• fronts
• juntos
• syndicates
• affiliations
• cartels
• cabals
• conspiracies
• cooperatives
• conferences
• circuits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of combines

Verb

Her special talent was to make historic gardening techniques and designs accessible for the average gardener, championing the potager—which combines flowers with useful, edible plants—and creating gardens for Elton John and the then Prince of Wales. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The technology combines structured information from the patient’s intake with analysis of facial images. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

His work helped provide a basis for optogenetics, which combines optics and genetics in technologies designed to control events in cells of living animal tissues. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

The most effective long-term approach to academic integrity combines pedagogy, clear guidelines for how to use AI for each assignment and technology. — Melissa Loble, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Here, an indulgent, chocolatey taste combines with a menagerie of wellness benefits — from stronger joints, nails, and hair follicles to glowier skin. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Featuring custom artwork and a beautiful vegan leather carrying case, this premium set combines sophisticated style with everything needed for hours of play. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

The new trio combines 3-chip 3LCD projection with laser-array illumination, HDR support, full 4K on-screen output, and high-frame-rate inputs up to 120 Hz across the lineup. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

The brand’s Classic Pecan Pie Ice Cream combines rich brown sugar ice cream with roasted pecans and, of course, pieces of flaky pie crust swirled with a pecan pie filling. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

Noun

Diesel is a workhouse fuel that powers farming equipment, like tractors and combines. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

During this time of year, his combines and other heavy equipment run constantly. — Michel Martin, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

Blough said farmers will be clocked by the high prices because of the high use of diesel to transport fertilizers and crops and operate tractors and combines. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

This Mexican beauty favorite combines squalane and shea extract for moisture with antioxidant-rich cactus flower extract to help support skin against environmental stressors. — Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2026

This fall, Mackenthun's combines will use 300 gallons of diesel fuel a day. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Five-piece bluegrass and jam band combines banjo, mandolin and dobro with improvisation and rock ‘n’ roll attitude. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Rows of gleaming tractors, combines and sprayers will be showcased just north of Des Moines, Iowa. — Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

CeraVe’s Resurfacing Retinol Serum combines encapsulated retinol with skin-supporting ceramides to help refine texture, smooth the look of fine lines, and promote a more even-looking complexion over time. — Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 23 June 2026