combine
verb (used with object)
to bring into or join in a close union or whole; unite.
combining
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present participleof combine.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Earlier studies had suggested that treatment combining estrogen with progestin may raise dementia risk.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
At Vallecas, Chavarria developed into a dependable top-flight full-back, combining defensive aggression with the physicality required to succeed in the role.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
A lot of factors are combining to make this a highly unpredictable midterm:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
So far for the second quarter, S&P 500 companies have notched 50.4% earnings growth in aggregate, when combining estimates and actual results, according to the FactSet report.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 9, 2026
This problem in combining general relativity and the uncertainty principle had been suspected for some time, but was finally confirmed by detailed calculations in 1972.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
