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verb

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

Some common synonyms of blend are amalgamate, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

In what contexts can amalgamate take the place of blend?

While in some cases nearly identical to blend, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is it sensible to use coalesce instead of blend?

Although the words coalesce and blend have much in common, 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 blend?

The words commingle and blend 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

Where would fuse be a reasonable alternative to blend?

The meanings of fuse and blend largely overlap; however, 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 blend?

The synonyms merge and blend are sometimes interchangeable, but 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 blend?

In some situations, the words mingle and blend are roughly equivalent. However, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When could mix be used to replace blend?

The words mix and blend are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of blend
Noun
Its blend of action, social justice, and noir stylings quickly turned it into one of the network’s biggest hits of the year. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025 Burnett’s palm-treed ironic paradise achieves something like Agnès Varda’s gentle blend of reality and artifice — sophistication. Armond White, National Review, 25 June 2025
Verb
Any recipe that calls for blending two substances that don’t mix well together requires emulsifiers’ magic touch. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025 The Rumba Madre blends sharp political critiques with genre-defying sounds that confront today’s pressing issues. Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for blend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blend
Noun
  • The series continues to have a killer soundtrack, with enough money and juice to pay for Led Zeppelin in the premiere, and to offer a mix of genres and eras throughout, from early Eighties New Wave to modern alt-country.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
  • The propellant packed inside the booster is also different, using a mix that Northrop packs inside its commercial rocket motors instead of the recipe used for the space shuttle.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Both of these pieces combine the shade with soft, easy-to-wear silhouettes.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine shakes hands with Coco Gauff of the U.S. after winning the first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2025
  • Malone’s emphasis on packaging, design and narrative matches the premium travel-retail consumer mindset to a tee.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Once the mixture is combined, add peanut butter and continue to mix until combined.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Brush butter mixture over tops of rolls and sprinkle with parsley.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • The publicly available data dashboard, unveiled by officials on Tuesday, integrates information from police, the court system, jails and prisons with the goal of creating a fuller picture of how cases move through the system from start to finish.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
  • Additionally, Strava, a digital activity tracking app, is integrated into routes around the resort.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • This scrutiny is compounded by data indicating that higher levels of traditional education can sometimes correlate with longer periods of unemployment after graduation.
    Michael Hansen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The numbers themselves are surprisingly difficult to correlate, as some studies count only fully-remote workers, others track the jobs themselves, and others include hybrid positions.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • The universe containing Marty and Felicia is only in Chuck's head — an amalgamation of people and experiences from throughout his life.
    Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 6 June 2025
  • The album musically represents an amalgamation of both John’s and Carlile’s sounds, blending Carlile’s folk and country sensibilities with John’s signature brand of pop.
    Chris Malone Méndez, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Spent is an attempt to merge the early lessons of writing and drawing Dykes with those learned from the more mainstream books that followed.
    Book Marks June 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • The company said Kroger held off on closing stores amid efforts to merge with fellow grocery giant Albertsons.
    Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 25 June 2025

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“Blend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blend. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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