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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
Swift wore a striped silk-blend dress by Ralph Lauren for the proposal that retails for $398. Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025 The plaid robe itself was made from a cotton-wool blend. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
One of the first additions will be a protein cold foam designed to blend with cold beverages. John Toher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025 From there, the bronzer comes into play, applied generously (to taste) to the cheekbones, forehead, and eyelids, always blending upward with a brush in small touches. María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blend
Noun
  • With a mix of trendsetting content and thoughtful storytelling, our editors keep an eye on what’s now, what’s next, and what truly matters.
    Vogue, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
  • On top of that, there probably isn’t a mix of talent that could create a strong enough third line either.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Around the half-hour mark, King combined with Iwobi and made a smart off-the-ball run to open a passing lane to Sessegnon, with the left-back seeing his shot saved by Caoimhin Kelleher.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Shoppers can combine the 20% discount with other qualifying coupons and promo codes for even more savings.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • From 149 yards out, McIlroy then launched his approach to within four feet of the cup to seal his foursomes match.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Rescues can usually match you with a dog based on your preferences.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her final five looks referenced the Terminator franchise and were incredibly beautiful, a mixture of flashy metallic leather and luxurious-looking knits that the judges deemed more worthy of the win than Ethan’s fantastical Gothic collection and Jesus’s maximalist Barbie-pink outfits.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Rulers couldn’t control the volume of water arriving from thousands of miles upstream but instead relied on a mixture of propitiation of the gods, informed predictions, and blind hope.
    Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • By integrating creators into the YouTube broadcast and the marketing of the game in multiple ways plus utilizing altcasts, the NFL might have been showing its commitment to trying things YouTube’s way.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The motif was also integrated into new prints in combination with other Jardini signatures, such as strings of pearls or the fun motif of a hen, including a special version of the animal wearing black optical frames just like the designer’s own.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Groveman said that two inspections of each school per year doesn’t necessarily correlate with effective oversight.
    William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Prior psychological research has shown that openness is frequently correlated with higher levels of giving.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 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
  • That interaction could cause one storm to absorb another, the two storms to merge or both storms to move off in different directions.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Festival director Jung Hanseok merged the longstanding New Currents and Kim Jiseok programs to create a more impactful platform exclusively for Asian cinema, with 14 films competing for five categories of the new Busan Award.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Blend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blend. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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