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blended

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verb

variants also blent
past tense of blend

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of blended
Adjective
Transfer syrup to a blender, process until very smooth and pour blended syrup through a fine mesh sieve. Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026 Her 2019 debut book, Fight Like a Mother, told how a stay-at-home mother of five in a blended family remade herself into one of the most dynamic forces in American politics today. David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 This thick, creamy and boozy blended milkshake was invented by Detroit bartender Jerome Adams at the Bayview Yacht Club in 1968 and captures the spirit of Detroit’s sailing scene, according to Laidlaw. Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 Renasens received the Innovation in Recycling Technology Award for its waterless process that strips dyes and separates fibers in blended garments while leaving them intact. Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 The blended family's break included swimming in crystal-clear oceans, speedboat trips and sampling the local cuisine. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Starting with fresh fruit is essential to the best-tasting blended drinks. Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026 Take Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, who have spent more than four decades proving that romance thrives just fine outside the chapel while raising a blended family. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 In a blended workforce of employees, fractional talent and AI agents, success depends less on similarity and more on people who can challenge assumptions and elevate collective capability. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
The multi-tasking treatment can also be blended onto the high points of the face for a natural-looking glow. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Both events sought to intertwine the French capital and the biggest event in esports, through official channels and an epic performance that blended the cultures of both communities. Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Rather than being tightly woven, the braids had a relaxed texture that blended with the softness of her length. Marci Robin, Allure, 6 July 2026 Like many public events in wartime Ukraine, the festival blended ordinary leisure with reminders that the war is never far away. Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Like many public events in wartime Ukraine, the festival blended ordinary leisure with reminders that the war is never far away. ABC News, 5 July 2026 The president blended patriotic spectacle with campaign-style politics, reshaping a civic milestone around his leadership and worldview. Natalie Allison, Washington Post, 4 July 2026 Finally, all of the whiskey was blended together and bottled at 92 proof with no chill filtration. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
Adjective
  • Though the dollars are comparatively small (the combined Breakaway and Build OC grants represent just a fraction of the $180 million the Samueli family expects to give away in Orange County this year), the impact can be big.
    Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • The lower level includes a second fireside lounge, a combined den and office, two additional bedrooms, and a bathroom featuring black tiles dating to the 1930s.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Freeze Pop flavors mixed with lemonade and oat milk, topped with sweet cold foam and dragonfruit pieces for a nostalgic, fruity sip.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • When the spinach is mixed in with noodles and cheese, no one will mind eating their greens.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Give yourself a few years of spending window and put that into a bucket that isn’t correlated with the markets and draw from that.
    R.J. Cunningham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Research shows that public preschool attendance is correlated to higher performance in third-grade reading and math.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • The air carries the mingled scents of saltwater and candle wax as the sun sets each evening over a beach that is healing from trauma seen and unseen.
    Kriti Gupta, Refinery29, 17 Dec. 2025
  • For decades, academic historians have painstakingly documented those efforts and their mingled successes and shortcomings.
    Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Its compact design allows it to be integrated into a wide range of robotic platforms with minimal space requirements.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • Other technologies now used as part of IVF suggest that AI could soon become more integrated, despite its potentially small effect on the success of pregnancy and birth.
    Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The Royals and Mets, who matched up in the 2015 World Series, each entered Tuesday’s series opener with the second-worst records in their respective leagues.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 8 July 2026
  • That eclipses the previous record of 23 set by FX’s The Bear in 2024 and matched in 2025 by Apple TV’s The Studio.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Adjective
  • There are different storage options Investors should also know the distinction between segregated storage and non-segregated (commingled) storage.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Santa Anita, and by extension Del Mar and Los Alamitos, contend the game, played on a machine that has the look and feel of a slot machine, say the betting is conducted between patrons in a commingled pool and paid out based on how much money is bet on each combination.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines merged in May but will operate as separate brands for 18 to 24 months.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The changes merged Kazakhstan's parliament’s two chambers into one and gave the president the right to appoint key government officials with the approval of lawmakers, including restoring the ​post of vice president.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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