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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
Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Faris also shared a glimpse at her blended family.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 June 2026
The observation contradicted the normal tendency of mixed materials to remain blended.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Garbanzo beans are also the main ingredient in hummus (a blended chickpea dip).
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
When those blended leaders are hard to find, the answer is not to settle.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Their blended average may put them underwater, too.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 May 2026
By virtue of her job the last four years, Bass — who raised a blended Black and Latino family — knows the city best, although her unfavorability rating is a big problem.
—Steve Lopez
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The blended family, which also included Lopez's twins Emme and Max, came together to celebrate Violet's graduation.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The Tencel fibers are made from sustainable wood fibers and offer breathability since they’re blended with cotton.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
This supply gap was highlighted by the complex, small-scale logistics required for this single flight, which relied on fuel produced by INERATEC in Frankfurt, blended by MB Energy, and flown out of Schiphol Airport.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Crow blended a roster that featured swimmers who compete in club with several athletes who focus on water polo.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
The sheen gave my lips a nice pop without looking too shiny, and my shade, soft sand, blended seamlessly into the natural shade of my lips for a subtle tint.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026
Hidden vegetables — vegetables blended naturally into dishes kids will actually eat — have been named among the top kids’ food and nutrition trends for 2026 by Kidfresh, a brand focused on children’s meals.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Regarded as a fearless and intense player on the pitch, Ramos blended defensive resolve and attacking intent.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Shaw says many homeowners are drawn to tulip motifs on wallpaper and textiles, which can be blended with natural textures and complementary solids to create a layered look that feels harmonious and not at all overwhelming.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Adjective
Margarine’s fatty acids are mainly unsaturated, from blended plant oils.
—Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Faris also shared a glimpse at her blended family.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 June 2026
The observation contradicted the normal tendency of mixed materials to remain blended.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Garbanzo beans are also the main ingredient in hummus (a blended chickpea dip).
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
When those blended leaders are hard to find, the answer is not to settle.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Their blended average may put them underwater, too.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 May 2026
By virtue of her job the last four years, Bass — who raised a blended Black and Latino family — knows the city best, although her unfavorability rating is a big problem.
—Steve Lopez
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The blended family, which also included Lopez's twins Emme and Max, came together to celebrate Violet's graduation.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Verb
It’s blended with bits of sourdough bread to bind and create a homogeneous texture.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The Tencel fibers are made from sustainable wood fibers and offer breathability since they’re blended with cotton.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
This supply gap was highlighted by the complex, small-scale logistics required for this single flight, which relied on fuel produced by INERATEC in Frankfurt, blended by MB Energy, and flown out of Schiphol Airport.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Crow blended a roster that featured swimmers who compete in club with several athletes who focus on water polo.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
The sheen gave my lips a nice pop without looking too shiny, and my shade, soft sand, blended seamlessly into the natural shade of my lips for a subtle tint.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026
Hidden vegetables — vegetables blended naturally into dishes kids will actually eat — have been named among the top kids’ food and nutrition trends for 2026 by Kidfresh, a brand focused on children’s meals.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Regarded as a fearless and intense player on the pitch, Ramos blended defensive resolve and attacking intent.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Shaw says many homeowners are drawn to tulip motifs on wallpaper and textiles, which can be blended with natural textures and complementary solids to create a layered look that feels harmonious and not at all overwhelming.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
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With the two combined deals, the base value is $35 million over four years.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Authorities are offering a combined reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to arrests.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Often mixed in to the beat are noisemakers like matracas – wooden objects in the shape of flags that produce a loud clacking sound when spun – and plastic horns called cornetas, which fans use to keep the matches animated from start to finish.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Polls have been mixed about each candidate’s chances.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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Broadcom’s revenues from these two deals will be closely correlated, UBS’s Arcuri said, reflecting the high level of mutual investment that has characterized the AI buildout so far.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Mendelian randomization analyses from the same study found evidence for a causal, not merely correlated, relationship between higher BMI and snoring, which implies that weight loss is a mechanistically sound intervention.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 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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Like Groq and Cerebras, D-Matrix relies on SRAM, a type of memory that can be made at logic fabs like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and integrated on the same chip.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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The company focuses on certification-grade energy storage systems that can be integrated into aircraft propulsion architectures and repeatedly deployed across different platforms once approved by regulators.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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While other states, including Colorado and Missouri, have tried to replicate this legendary bike ride, none have matched Iowa.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The scene at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on May 31 was full of color and noise as the red, white and blue of the US matched up against the green of the Senegalese fans that flocked to North Carolina’s biggest city.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 June 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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Development stopped before Skydance merged with Paramount, the owners of the IP.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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As part of that effort, the Justice Department separately created a new National Fraud Enforcement Division which merged a number of Justice Department offices, including its healthcare fraud section.—
Laura Geller,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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