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as in mixed
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
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.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The couple has a blended family of seven children from their previous relationships.
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Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Fin’s latest outing comes shortly after the teen was photographed during a blended family appearance with Lopez and her child Oskar, 18.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Margarine’s fatty acids are mainly unsaturated, from blended plant oils.
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Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Through initiatives such as the UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs, companies, governments, development finance institutions and investors are increasingly working together to move blended finance from fragmented, bespoke transactions toward more practical, scalable models.
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Sanda Ojiambo,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
There are also more blended beverages hitting the menu starting July 14, including new Blended Energy Refreshers -- featuring Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade and Mango Strawberry Lemonade flavors -- as well as a Blended Pink Energy Drink.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Bushmills is best known for its affordable blended whiskey, but the distillery has actually been producing single malt for centuries—and that includes some of the best in the category.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
They're blended with recycled asphalt and oil to make new asphalt.
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The design is all about clean lines, natural textures and a cool color palette, blended with Qatari motifs.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
The true identity of the region lies in how those varieties are blended to express individual terroirs.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
It should be finely milled, meaning it's blended to lightweight particles that move easily yet set the skin well.
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Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
Zanotti blended the mesh trend, incorporating it into the ever-present mule trend.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Today on the show, how the prosperity gospel has blended self-improvement, religion and capitalism into an everyday recipe for success – one that any of us can try.
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Kyana Moghadam,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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.
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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
The couple has a blended family of seven children from their previous relationships.
—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Fin’s latest outing comes shortly after the teen was photographed during a blended family appearance with Lopez and her child Oskar, 18.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Margarine’s fatty acids are mainly unsaturated, from blended plant oils.
—
Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Through initiatives such as the UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs, companies, governments, development finance institutions and investors are increasingly working together to move blended finance from fragmented, bespoke transactions toward more practical, scalable models.
—
Sanda Ojiambo,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
There are also more blended beverages hitting the menu starting July 14, including new Blended Energy Refreshers -- featuring Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade and Mango Strawberry Lemonade flavors -- as well as a Blended Pink Energy Drink.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Bushmills is best known for its affordable blended whiskey, but the distillery has actually been producing single malt for centuries—and that includes some of the best in the category.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Verb
Finally, all of the whiskey was blended together and bottled at 92 proof with no chill filtration.
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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
They're blended with recycled asphalt and oil to make new asphalt.
—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The design is all about clean lines, natural textures and a cool color palette, blended with Qatari motifs.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
The true identity of the region lies in how those varieties are blended to express individual terroirs.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
It should be finely milled, meaning it's blended to lightweight particles that move easily yet set the skin well.
—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
Zanotti blended the mesh trend, incorporating it into the ever-present mule trend.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Today on the show, how the prosperity gospel has blended self-improvement, religion and capitalism into an everyday recipe for success – one that any of us can try.
—
Kyana Moghadam,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
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The couple donated a combined $26 million to 20 local and national charities ahead of their nuptials, Swift’s publicist told Business Insider.
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The combined $235,000 spent so far is about the yearly salary of three or four mid-level employees.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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The material has been designed as a partial replacement and can be mixed into standard concrete recipes to replace up to 30% of Portland cement.
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Being proactive and demonstrating social intelligence are directly correlated with career success and employability.
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Research shows that public preschool attendance is correlated to higher performance in third-grade reading and math.
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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.
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For decades, academic historians have painstakingly documented those efforts and their mingled successes and shortcomings.
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The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
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After President Harry Truman integrated our military in 1948, the Army tried the color-blind approach.
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Balogun matched Landon Donovan in 2010 for the second-most goals by an American in a World Cup, behind only Bert Patenaude's four in the initial tournament in 1930.
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While conducting surveillance, McCurnin spotted a man riding an electric scooter who matched the suspect’s description.
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There are different storage options Investors should also know the distinction between segregated storage and non-segregated (commingled) storage.
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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.
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Over the next couple of decades, Saez advanced through the ranks of the bank and played a key role in integrating systems when SunTrust merged with BB&T in 2019 to form Truist Bank.
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EchoStar, which merged with Dish in 2024, has been struggling to repay $25 billion in debt, and Ergen has publicly warned that bankruptcy was a possibility.
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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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