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as in hybrid
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
our mixed dog has a greyhound's body but the features of a collie
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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the continuing education program offers a very mixed selection of courses
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as in combined
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
those ingredients should not be mixed until the last stage of the recipe
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as in mingled
to take part in social activities
happily mixing with the other guests at the party
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Recent Examples of mixed
ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Notable projects include the conversion of the historic Petroleum Building from office space into residential use, creating 178 new housing units, as well as similar work at the University Building that will add 120 mixed-income units.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
In markets, trading has been mixed across Asia, while European futures indicate a muted open.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Tribal fighters targeted almost every home in 35 villages in the province that were mixed or Druze-majority.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Notable projects include the conversion of the historic Petroleum Building from office space into residential use, creating 178 new housing units, as well as similar work at the University Building that will add 120 mixed-income units.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
And unlike the early days of Facebook, MySpace and even Twitter, the immediate reaction to advances in AI technology has been mixed.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
In markets, trading has been mixed across Asia, while European futures indicate a muted open.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed
Adjective
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To address these challenges, researchers designed a hybrid composite actuator that combines shape memory alloys (SMAs) with shape memory polymers (SMPs).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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And the powertrain apart from very, very, very likely having the hybrid V6, the TRD Pro Tundra has 437 horsepower, 583 pound feet of torque.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Pacers opened with the eclectic starting lineup of Andrew Nembhard, Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Jalen Slawson and Pascal Siakam.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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Taking a leaf from its 40-year SXSW parent event in Austin, the UK spin-off unveiled an eclectic conference program and speakers list on Friday, bringing together big names from the worlds of film, TV, tech, the creator economy, music and sport.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Malachi Smith, Solo Ball and Jaylin Stewart combined for four 3-pointers during a 15-1 run that put UConn up 25-6.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bagley had a layup and a dunk to start the run and Marshall and Brandon Williams combined to make four free throws.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton mingled with CPAC attendees during a Saturday morning meet and greet.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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At the breakfast, Paxton mingled with convention goers, but did not take questions from reporters.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr.
Political,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Pitt is set up to work as an ensemble show — a strong group of actors, varied characters with distinct experiences, a steady stream of patients and cases that allow new dynamics to emerge — but spending so much time on Robby this season has kept it from becoming one.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Passengers reported lines stretching of up to two or three hours at some JFK terminals, although wait times varied dramatically from terminal to terminal and at different times of the day.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bio-graphite can be used directly in batteries or blended with petroleum streams, helping meet growing domestic demand.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The agency is also removing all federal restrictions on the sale of E10, gasoline blended with 10% ethanol, with both waivers taking effect May 1.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jerry Lewis was the executive director of the 1901 Community Implementation Committee, which helps coordinate project updates, community engagement and leadership connections associated with the 1901 Project, according to the committee’s website.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Zheng was identified through information associated with the cell phone used to make the 911 call, surveillance video, and other evidence, officials said.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The brunch stations feature greens, fruit salads, Greek yogurt with assorted toppings, bakery, charcuterie, seafood on ice, an omelet station, and a carving station with prime rib and Atlantic salmon.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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