blend in
phrasal verb
blended in; blending in; blends in
1
: to look like things nearby
The fish settles on the sandy ocean bottom where it blends in perfectly.
2
: to look like one belongs with a particular group
She tried to blend in by dressing like the other girls.
—often + withI've always found it difficult to blend in with my peers.
3
: to add (something) to a mixture or substance and mix it thoroughly
Mix the first three ingredients together, then blend in the cream.
Blend the white paint in last.
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Why scammers target large settlements Whenever a major payout occurs, criminals blend in with legitimate messages because people expect money and may open emails quickly.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Much of the furniture is bespoke, created specifically to blend in with antiques sourced from markets around Italy.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
The winter-white structure blends in with the alpine snow while wooden slats across some of the upper-floor windows add depth and nod to the design of stables found in the area.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
As early as 2019, Fuentes spoke to his followers about infiltrating the right by blending in with the rest of the GOP.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Much of the furniture is bespoke, created specifically to blend in with antiques sourced from markets around Italy.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
The winter-white structure blends in with the alpine snow while wooden slats across some of the upper-floor windows add depth and nod to the design of stables found in the area.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
As early as 2019, Fuentes spoke to his followers about infiltrating the right by blending in with the rest of the GOP.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blend in
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“Blend in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blend%20in. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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