combined
Americanadjective
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made by combining; joined; united, as in a chemical compound.
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taken as a whole or considered together; in the aggregate.
outselling all other brands combined.
Other Word Forms
- combinedly adverb
- combinedness noun
- semicombined adjective
- uncombined adjective
- well-combined adjective
Etymology
Origin of combined
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English; combine + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Santa Ana winds combined with a high pressure system have driven temperatures up in the area since Tuesday and should remain elevated through Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times
That, combined with some softness in the labor market, could bolster the case for further BOE rate cuts.
From Barron's
When evidence from previous studies is combined, analyses suggest that cheese consumption may also be linked to a lower risk of heart disease, and that full-fat dairy does not necessarily increase cardiovascular risk.
From Science Daily
They impress on prospective signings the world-class squad already assembled, combined with their commitment to continue recruiting elite players.
From BBC
The added public demand gave the economy critical support in the years after the pandemic, but that has now combined with stronger private demand to overheat the economy.
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