How to Use mix it in a Sentence

mix it

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  • Don't just dump the sauce on dry pasta, and then mix it in the bowl.
    Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Then, add the juice to one cup of water, mix it, and bring it to a boil.
    Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2025
  • There might be the odd freak [Australian] that can mix it up in in the NFL.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2023
  • But the two-way star isn’t afraid to mix it up, either.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Frankly, the Suns need somebody who’s willing to step in and mix it up.
    The Arizona Republic, 30 Apr. 2023
  • Frankly, the Suns need somebody who’s willing to step in and mix it up.
    The Arizona Republic, 30 Apr. 2023
  • Chop up the poblano and cheese, mix it in the warm skillet, and then assemble.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 27 Jan. 2023
  • So dare to be different this year and mix it up in style!
    Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Use it as a dry rub or mix it with yogurt as a marinade.
    Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Yes, Paris is a classic prom theme, but why not mix it up by making the theme Moulin Rouge?
    Seventeen.com Editors, Seventeen, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Take the pork directly from the frying pan and mix it with kimchi in a large bowl.
    Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2023
  • Enjoy it neat or mix it up in a bloody Mary and prepare to be surprised.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
  • To prevent the flour from clumping, mix it with the seasonings before adding it to the eggs.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2023
  • So a good way to mix it up is with a different color leather.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Add a bottle of chili sauce, a jar of grape jelly, and the juice of one lemon and mix it all together.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Treat it like a neutral and mix it with your clothes like navy, black, and gray, as well as colors like reds and greens.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024
  • On the heels of that success, season 3 has a lot to live up to but it's also got a lot of messy stars ready to mix it up.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Toss a gallon or so of your mix into the dirt, then use your shovel to mix it into the earth.
    Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
  • For best results, add the oil under your pet's tongue or mix it into their food.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • But then suddenly, there’ll be almost a straight-up pop song in there, too, to mix it up.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Add 4 or 5 drops of food coloring to a small section and mix it around with a toothpick or a straw.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Sip it or mix it, this is a Tennessee bourbon that should be on your bar cart.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
  • That win punched his ticket into the Playoffs, proving that this kid can mix it up with the big dogs.
    Greg Engle, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
  • If using ground ginger instead of fresh, mix it in with sauce.
    Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Or mix it up by doing 100-meter sprints every minute on the minute to build strength and power.
    Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 13 Nov. 2022
  • If your bouquet comes with a flower food packet, mix it as instructed and use it in your vase.
    Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
  • One way to use this powder is to mix it with water to relieve inflammation from certain health conditions.
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Avoid using fine play sand; instead, use sharp sand and mix it with rock salt in a large container or bucket.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Just mix it with an egg, sugar, and vanilla, and bake.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Drop handfuls evenly over the top of the compost pile, moisten with water, and mix it in with a rake or shovel.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 3 Feb. 2026

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