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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
Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Instead, the character is an alienated young woman returning to a blended family, where her uncle Chris (Tobias Menzies) is trying to build a life with his new wife and wants to bury his brother’s ashes, which are still in the family home.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Hawn and Russell share a blended family of four adult children.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
The lovebirds rang in the new year on a blended family getaway in Park City, Utah, which was also attended by Haack's ex-husband, Tarek El Moussa, Tarek's wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, and all of the group's children.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
That’s here too in the United States - people that come from blended families, people who are mixed race.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Suntory’s Hibiki label is one of the best in the blended whisky category.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
These days, the blended family is quite close, and Dupré also was seen rooting for her stepdaughter from her own TikTok perch.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Their blended family — Claire’s daughter Rachel (Ella Anderson) and son Dayna (Hudson Henley), along with Mike’s daughter Angelina (King Princess) — forms the heart of their journey.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
For the short styles, custom wigs were blended with ostrich-feather accents for an airy, weightless texture.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The steakhouse blended a polished but accessible atmosphere with references to former University of Texas quarterback Vince Young’s football career.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The piece is constructed from Royal Alpaca blended with recycled nylon, materials chosen for durability and longevity rather than trend appeal.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
These metallic colors are blended perfectly, with 3D builder gel designs adding dimension to the already stand-out design.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
But the highlight is the bespoke smoothie bar, with a lip-smacking selection of fruit, seeds, milk, yogurt, and nuts, all blended together each morning.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
In some cases, an AI model blended or paraphrased elements from multiple real papers, including believable-sounding titles and author lists, the company says.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Their flavor is almost undetectable when blended with other ingredients.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Announced today during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the blended finance blueprint convened investors, philanthropists and industry experts to explore the mobilization of a $2 billion investment.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Instead, the character is an alienated young woman returning to a blended family, where her uncle Chris (Tobias Menzies) is trying to build a life with his new wife and wants to bury his brother’s ashes, which are still in the family home.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Hawn and Russell share a blended family of four adult children.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
The lovebirds rang in the new year on a blended family getaway in Park City, Utah, which was also attended by Haack's ex-husband, Tarek El Moussa, Tarek's wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, and all of the group's children.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
That’s here too in the United States - people that come from blended families, people who are mixed race.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Suntory’s Hibiki label is one of the best in the blended whisky category.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
These days, the blended family is quite close, and Dupré also was seen rooting for her stepdaughter from her own TikTok perch.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Their blended family — Claire’s daughter Rachel (Ella Anderson) and son Dayna (Hudson Henley), along with Mike’s daughter Angelina (King Princess) — forms the heart of their journey.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Lightly beat 1 large egg in a small bowl just until blended.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
For the short styles, custom wigs were blended with ostrich-feather accents for an airy, weightless texture.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The steakhouse blended a polished but accessible atmosphere with references to former University of Texas quarterback Vince Young’s football career.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The piece is constructed from Royal Alpaca blended with recycled nylon, materials chosen for durability and longevity rather than trend appeal.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
These metallic colors are blended perfectly, with 3D builder gel designs adding dimension to the already stand-out design.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
But the highlight is the bespoke smoothie bar, with a lip-smacking selection of fruit, seeds, milk, yogurt, and nuts, all blended together each morning.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
In some cases, an AI model blended or paraphrased elements from multiple real papers, including believable-sounding titles and author lists, the company says.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Their flavor is almost undetectable when blended with other ingredients.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
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The combined gift was estimated to be worth $11,165, and the report did not break down the individual value of the two items.—
MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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These combined factors are degrading the city’s healthcare system.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Wesley Fofana’s minutes have to be managed due to his various injury issues since joining from Leicester City in 2022, and his form has been mixed in any case.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The bar team relies on fresh produce and herbs like the Little Leaf, a zippy refresher mixed with mezcal, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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The total capital returned to shareholders as a % of the current market cap seems inversely correlated with growth expectations for reinvestments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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After being touted as a potential answer to the defensive midfield problem of the time, coaches and front office members correlated his struggles with his late arrival.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 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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The leaders’ commitment to those key values was integrated thoughtfully through sourcing and packaging decisions.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Flight tests confirmed its performance, and its modular architecture allows it to be integrated into a range of UAV platforms, supporting broader use beyond the initial rollout.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ballmer and his wife, Connie, matched donations made during the event, raising a total of $100 million.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the snaps, the couple pose with their two daughters, Adira, 2, and Olympia, 8, who matched in light blue dresses.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 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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As part of the scheme, prosecutors said Christopher falsely claimed to be a licensed architect, while the couple commingled client payments in a single operating account and used money from one project to fund unrelated jobs.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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American Bitcoin merged with a penny-stock bitcoin miner as a way of going public without the cost—or scrutiny—of an initial public offering.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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And on top of it all, a social platform has merged where the AI agents can gather to compare notes, with implications that have yet to be fully grasped.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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