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1
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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as in coordinated
to form a pleasing relationship
the colors blend nicely in that rug
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as in combined
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Recent Examples of blended
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Wong’s blended family might involve a little green alien and a mutant (Leela is the kids’ biological mom), and the kids weren't so much born (in the traditional sense) as they were spawned.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Several bourbon makers began selling blended whiskey in an effort to stretch the existing limited whiskey and push more product out sooner.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2025, organizers told the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, the show would be reverting to a blended approach, fusing a consumer focus with automotive experiences like thrill rides and Indy Car demonstrations.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
This technology has taken more than a decade to develop and consists of a three-layer diaphragm that sandwiches a soft foam layer between two layers of blended paper, resin and ZYLON, the high-performance material used in Yamaha’s flagship hi-fi speakers.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2025, organizers told the Detroit Free Press the show would be reverting to a blended approach, fusing a consumer focus with automotive experiences like thrill rides and Indy Car demonstrations.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The couple have a blended family with each star having three children from previous relationships.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
While Anstead and Larocca don’t often interact publicly, Haack’s boyfriend has already been warmly welcomed into her blended family since the pair’s relationship went public in January.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The reality is that immediacy must be blended with a longer-term vision.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The most famous conjure woman in the 19th century, Marie Laveau (1801-1881), worshiped Mami Wata in her Voodoo practice, which blended Roman Catholicism, Yoruba traditions, and Haitian Vodou for healing, protection, comfort, and even revenge.
—Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Spread across multiple nights in San Juan, the shows blended old hits with new tracks from his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Coach Billy Napier’s team blended play-calling staleness, horrendous clock management, defensive containment issues and overall immaturity.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Mix it all up — tailored sober jackets with shimmery eveningwear fabrics; menswear silhouettes with classically feminine touches and treatments all blended together; retro and futurism.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Pops of olive green, muted blue, mustard yellow, and burnt orange are blended between each row of stitches with homey details.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Four acts that blended R&B and hip hop around the turn of the century to great success — Nelly, Ja Rule, Mya and the Ying Yang Twins — filled the Grandstand to absolute capacity with a wildly diverse crowd of 14,018 people ready to dance the night away.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
She and Tommy Hilfiger, who has built his fashion company over the past 40 years, have been married since 2008 and share a large, blended family of seven children.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Wong’s blended family might involve a little green alien and a mutant (Leela is the kids’ biological mom), and the kids weren't so much born (in the traditional sense) as they were spawned.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Several bourbon makers began selling blended whiskey in an effort to stretch the existing limited whiskey and push more product out sooner.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2025, organizers told the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, the show would be reverting to a blended approach, fusing a consumer focus with automotive experiences like thrill rides and Indy Car demonstrations.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
This technology has taken more than a decade to develop and consists of a three-layer diaphragm that sandwiches a soft foam layer between two layers of blended paper, resin and ZYLON, the high-performance material used in Yamaha’s flagship hi-fi speakers.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2025, organizers told the Detroit Free Press the show would be reverting to a blended approach, fusing a consumer focus with automotive experiences like thrill rides and Indy Car demonstrations.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The couple have a blended family with each star having three children from previous relationships.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
While Anstead and Larocca don’t often interact publicly, Haack’s boyfriend has already been warmly welcomed into her blended family since the pair’s relationship went public in January.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The talking head part of his job almost seamlessly blended together with the political-organizing part, but arguably what stood out most were his public appearances at conservative conferences and on college campuses.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The reality is that immediacy must be blended with a longer-term vision.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The most famous conjure woman in the 19th century, Marie Laveau (1801-1881), worshiped Mami Wata in her Voodoo practice, which blended Roman Catholicism, Yoruba traditions, and Haitian Vodou for healing, protection, comfort, and even revenge.
—Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Spread across multiple nights in San Juan, the shows blended old hits with new tracks from his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Coach Billy Napier’s team blended play-calling staleness, horrendous clock management, defensive containment issues and overall immaturity.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Mix it all up — tailored sober jackets with shimmery eveningwear fabrics; menswear silhouettes with classically feminine touches and treatments all blended together; retro and futurism.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Pops of olive green, muted blue, mustard yellow, and burnt orange are blended between each row of stitches with homey details.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Four acts that blended R&B and hip hop around the turn of the century to great success — Nelly, Ja Rule, Mya and the Ying Yang Twins — filled the Grandstand to absolute capacity with a wildly diverse crowd of 14,018 people ready to dance the night away.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
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Rivalry mixed with admiration, proof the contest carries both edge and heart.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The frock dress was in high visibility, with the drop waist and buttercup yellow colorways mixed with pinks and limes.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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The partial closure order was coordinated with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, along with multiple local, state, and federal agency cooperators, to identify the minimum area necessary for the safety of firefighting resources and forest visitors.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Renda coordinated the offense, passing for 288 yards and three touchdowns, completing 22 of 28 (79%) passes.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Robinson, Vasquez and a third party bet a combined $2,200 on Robinson for his under-line performance in those categories.—
Jill Martin,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Those three are a combined 2-7.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The resulting plants grew larger and incorporated more carbon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The studio has incorporated sleek low-slung proportions more often associated with sailing yachts into the motor yacht format, along with extensive use of glass.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The theatrics of her makeup matched that of the models’ eccentric aesthetic on the runway but with less color.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The proud dad wore a black suit with a white shirt and black bowtie, while the teen matched in a black suit of his own, pairing it with a black shirt and tie.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Enterprise buyers should demand hard guarantees that data isn't co-mingled, reused or leaked through generative models.—
Khash Kiani,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After a few seconds, the base chimed and the app confirmed a successful pairing.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The judges loved its layers of coconut, guava, pear, and green apple flavors, which harmonized with the taste of vanilla cream.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Hobert took the first verse, then the duo harmonized on the chorus and bridge, singing about feeling out of place at a party.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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