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verb

Synonym Chooser

How is the word mix different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of mix are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, and mingle. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

When is it sensible to use amalgamate instead of mix?

Although the words amalgamate and mix have much in common, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When could blend be used to replace mix?

In some situations, the words blend and mix are roughly equivalent. However, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

Where would coalesce be a reasonable alternative to mix?

The meanings of coalesce and mix largely overlap; however, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When might commingle be a better fit than mix?

The words commingle and mix can be used in similar contexts, but commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When would fuse be a good substitute for mix?

The synonyms fuse and mix are sometimes interchangeable, but fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When can merge be used instead of mix?

While in some cases nearly identical to mix, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When is mingle a more appropriate choice than mix?

The words mingle and mix are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mix
Noun
And for those who love a statement, Chloe’s plexiglass wedges and Miu Miu’s apron dress injected just the right dose of playfulness into the mix. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 Each comet's heart is a clump of ancient solar system debris — a mix of dust, rock, and frozen gases, much like the particles that make up Saturn's rings. Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
The music itself was mixed by Young Guru. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025 This episode was mixed by Amar Lal at Macro Sound. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix
Noun
  • Combine potatoes, onion mixture, and one jar of pimientos in a 6-quart slow cooker.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Ronnie waited for my reaction, his friendly face a mixture of awe, apprehension and silent apology for his youth.
    Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The answer against Florida and Missouri was McConkey, who had his two best games of the year, combining for 13 catches and 230 yards.
    Seth Emerson, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In this case, the ACIP guidance formalizes an existing recommendation, which is designed to reduce a very rare, slightly elevated risk of seizures when the two shots are combined into a single injection.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Cushy upholstered chairs will ensure that guests want to keep mingling.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
  • In another, central building, the factory workers, master perfumers, and office workers all mingle over lunch.
    Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This option is made of a lightweight polyester and spandex blend, which is breathable on hot afternoons, while the extra length provides warmth for cool mornings and evenings.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Stop by the tasting room to try their whites, reds, and blends (there are usually around 15-18 available).
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Following the success, Google may be planning to integrate the image model into some of its other apps and services.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
  • In those intervening 35 years, China had moved 800 million rural peasants — living in extreme poverty on US$2 a day — into city apartments and integrated them into the global economy.
    Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Rx Kids was also associated with a reduction in neonatal intensive care admissions, down 29% or 68 fewer admissions during the study period, another report found.
    Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • But the high-profile nature of the awards and the eye-popping figures associated with them are pushing board-level compensation committees that negotiate CEO pay to prepare for conversations about similar packages.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Haint is an amalgamation of a lot of things that keep me up at night.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Longo is known for his photorealistic paintings and drawings, but many of his works are an amalgamation of images real, imagined, and tweaked.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The innovation is part of a growing effort to merge menstrual care with wearable health technology, turning everyday products into tools for early disease detection and better reproductive health monitoring.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Visitors can expect to navigate cinematic projections, explore behind-the-scenes artwork from Toei’s archives, and engage with experiences that merge art and technology.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Mix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

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