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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
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
Their voices emanated throughout the auditorium with a blended reverberation.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Luiselli’s masterpiece is at once a road trip, an intimate look at a blended family, and a work of impassioned social criticism.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Although Moore and Willis have since parted ways, their blended family is a testament to their ongoing bond.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Choose a specific colorway that complements the rest of your architecture to really create a blended look.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
The system is designed to separate and recover polyester and cellulose from end-of-life textiles—materials that are notoriously difficult to recycle due to their blended composition.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Many issues can arise in blended or non-traditional families because laws tend to favor nuclear, biological and marital relationships, and often exclude stepchildren and unmarried partners.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
The agency is also removing all federal restrictions on the sale of E10, gasoline blended with 10% ethanol, with both waivers taking effect May 1.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Brands pay farmers to grow a certain amount of sustainable cotton and then receive an equivalent amount of fiber after ginning and spinning, even if it might be blended with conventional cotton.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Add the mayonnaise, water and teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until just blended.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In a bowl, stir together the eggs, cream, half the cheese, cayenne and reserved shrimp mixture until blended.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency lifted restrictions on the sale of E15 gas, a fuel blended with 15% ethanol.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
His performances blended observational humor with stories drawn from life at sea.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Each scent is blended to evoke emotion and memory, from their bold signature Dark Rose to the creamy and modern Vanillin Supreme.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
Their voices emanated throughout the auditorium with a blended reverberation.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Luiselli’s masterpiece is at once a road trip, an intimate look at a blended family, and a work of impassioned social criticism.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Although Moore and Willis have since parted ways, their blended family is a testament to their ongoing bond.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Choose a specific colorway that complements the rest of your architecture to really create a blended look.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
The system is designed to separate and recover polyester and cellulose from end-of-life textiles—materials that are notoriously difficult to recycle due to their blended composition.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Many issues can arise in blended or non-traditional families because laws tend to favor nuclear, biological and marital relationships, and often exclude stepchildren and unmarried partners.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Bio-graphite can be used directly in batteries or blended with petroleum streams, helping meet growing domestic demand.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
The agency is also removing all federal restrictions on the sale of E10, gasoline blended with 10% ethanol, with both waivers taking effect May 1.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Brands pay farmers to grow a certain amount of sustainable cotton and then receive an equivalent amount of fiber after ginning and spinning, even if it might be blended with conventional cotton.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Add the mayonnaise, water and teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until just blended.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In a bowl, stir together the eggs, cream, half the cheese, cayenne and reserved shrimp mixture until blended.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency lifted restrictions on the sale of E15 gas, a fuel blended with 15% ethanol.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
His performances blended observational humor with stories drawn from life at sea.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Each scent is blended to evoke emotion and memory, from their bold signature Dark Rose to the creamy and modern Vanillin Supreme.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
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Both loans carry the same interest rate and amortization term, resulting in a single combined monthly payment.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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For a working family of four, the two adults need to make $368,742 in combined salary for comfortable living.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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His relied heavily on his four-seam fastball, but mixed in the rest of his arsenal — the slider (18 times), changeup (10 times), sweeper (nine times), curveball (eight times) and cutter (five times) — to keep opponents off balanced.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The participants started with a lower dose, which came as a gray powder mixed into hot water.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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The researchers re-ran the analysis, looking only at high-income countries, and found that while there was less overall resistance in hospitals, resistance levels were still strongly correlated with aridity.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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Saudi's index, which is closely correlated to energy markets, has been turbo-charged by the spike in oil prices, while Oman has benefitted from investors seeking safe havens, according to Damanick Dantes, founder of Dantes Outlook.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 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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Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Medieval and Early Modern Innovations By the medieval period, pickling techniques had become deeply integrated into European culinary traditions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Inside, dramatic interiors set the tone, matched by excellent service.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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After starters Mitch Keller and David Peterson matched zeros in 42-degree weather, Nick Gonzales lined an RBI single for Pittsburgh with one out in the 10th to break a scoreless tie.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 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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Johannesen added that Americans’ love of cooking, honed during the pandemic, has merged into this moment of at-home entertaining.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Even with no other detectable galaxies around it, this galaxy — known as MCG+01–02–015 — displays enormous evidence of having merged with smaller galaxies over its cosmic history.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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