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to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
she blended the ingredients for the brownies very thoroughly to eliminate lumps in the batter
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to form a pleasing relationship
the colors blend nicely in that rug
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Recent Examples of blended
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Balayage involves painting color onto the hair, mainly in the middle and ends, for a smooth and blended color that grows out naturally.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Azzarito lives in Carlsbad with her husband, Anthony, and their blended family of five children.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Their blended family includes three children from Wade’s previous relationships and his nephew, whom Wade is the legal guardian of.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Diageo seemed to be thinking about that with the launch of Johnnie Walker Black Cask, a blended whisky that is supposed to appeal to bourbon drinkers.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
But the arrival of new siblings—especially in blended families—can also scramble existing roles and trigger fresh feelings of loss or displacement.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Using a blended average, that means the 12 teams could net roughly $5 billion in expansion fees.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The NewFronts, which have traditionally been held later in the spring, moved earlier this year to create more separation from the upfronts, which are now a blended three days of linear and streaming showcases by major media companies as well as tech giants Amazon, Netflix and YouTube.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
There was a delicate and delicious scallop presentation that blended crunchy and soft along with savory and sweet.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
It is often blended with glass or wood and is a highly durable material.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Over time, that blended with the fast footwork of dancing styles brought to America by immigrant groups, like Irish step dancing and English and Welsh clog dancing, to evolve into tap.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Add the all-purpose flour and the almond flour; beat just until blended.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
While together, Bridges and Hirschi blended their families and collaborated professionally, launching the DANG!
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
This is in part driven by the increasingly powerful Guard, which experts note has increasingly blended Shia Islam and Iranian nationalism, with an emphasis on the latter.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts Matsushima Sakan Shoan Enjoy breathtaking views of Matsushima Bay from this 11-room luxury ryokan, which has traditional Japanese or blended Japanese and Western-style rooms.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In addition to her Dolls Kill capsule, she's also set to star in an upcoming Netflix reality series following Alix, Ashtin and their big, blended family.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Balayage involves painting color onto the hair, mainly in the middle and ends, for a smooth and blended color that grows out naturally.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Azzarito lives in Carlsbad with her husband, Anthony, and their blended family of five children.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Their blended family includes three children from Wade’s previous relationships and his nephew, whom Wade is the legal guardian of.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Diageo seemed to be thinking about that with the launch of Johnnie Walker Black Cask, a blended whisky that is supposed to appeal to bourbon drinkers.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
But the arrival of new siblings—especially in blended families—can also scramble existing roles and trigger fresh feelings of loss or displacement.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Using a blended average, that means the 12 teams could net roughly $5 billion in expansion fees.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The NewFronts, which have traditionally been held later in the spring, moved earlier this year to create more separation from the upfronts, which are now a blended three days of linear and streaming showcases by major media companies as well as tech giants Amazon, Netflix and YouTube.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
The crinkle of protein bars being unwrapped blended with the jostle of conversation.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
There was a delicate and delicious scallop presentation that blended crunchy and soft along with savory and sweet.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
It is often blended with glass or wood and is a highly durable material.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Over time, that blended with the fast footwork of dancing styles brought to America by immigrant groups, like Irish step dancing and English and Welsh clog dancing, to evolve into tap.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Add the all-purpose flour and the almond flour; beat just until blended.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
While together, Bridges and Hirschi blended their families and collaborated professionally, launching the DANG!
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
This is in part driven by the increasingly powerful Guard, which experts note has increasingly blended Shia Islam and Iranian nationalism, with an emphasis on the latter.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts Matsushima Sakan Shoan Enjoy breathtaking views of Matsushima Bay from this 11-room luxury ryokan, which has traditional Japanese or blended Japanese and Western-style rooms.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
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Illinois is one of the few states with a sales tax on motor fuel, and its combined tax burden often exceeds 85 cents per gallon in certain counties.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In combined bites, the salty ingredients season the fresh ones, and the textures are varied enough to gently nudge the brain awake.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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In this technique, plants are suspended in air with a spray of water mixed with minerals applied to their roots every few seconds.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Officials contacted Maywood's water reclamation because chemicals in the building may have mixed with the water and entered the sewage.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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While real estate and stocks aren’t closely correlated in the long run, both can be affected by economic crises.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The impasse in Washington is not directly correlated to the quality of work that TSA agents perform.—
Beth Collums,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
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For decades, academic historians have painstakingly documented those efforts and their mingled successes and shortcomings.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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For companies looking for even deeper insights, the hub can be integrated into TrusTrace’s full enterprise platform for comprehensive upstream supplier engagement and supply chain traceability.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The park is one of Baltimore’s oldest public spaces, home to a historic nine-hole golf course that has long served as an accessible recreational hub, particularly for Black golfers as one of the first courses to be racially integrated in 1951.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2026
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Cotten, who had already established herself as a force vocally, stepped forward and matched him energy for energy, the two of them bouncing off each other with a kind of loose, joyful chaos.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The downpour surprised almost everyone, yet the day’s total rainfall matched the forecast—about two inches.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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The news comes after SpaceX and xAI—the company behind X and Grok—merged in February, a partnership which Musk claims could one day lead to data centres in Earth's orbit.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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The world demanded a simplified portrait; John provided it, and, after a while, the two merged.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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