blending 1 of 3

adjective

as in flowing

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blending

2 of 3

noun

as in merging

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blending

3 of 3

verb

present participle of blend
1
as in mixing
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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2
as in correlating
to form a pleasing relationship the colors blend nicely in that rug

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Recent Examples of blending
Adjective
Detachable blending arm A detachable blending arm makes for easy cleanup. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Jason Bateman delivers the mundane analogy like a pro, blending sincerity and uncertainty inside his singular, nervous vocal rhythms. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026 The Dead, which was founded in Palo Alto in 1965, found fans throughout the Bay Area and across the globe with their genre-blending, free-flowing music. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026 Currently, Apple Valley’s water passes federal safety thresholds using a blending treatment process. — Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026 Our opportunity lies within blending AI, design, domain expertise, and the human sciences. — Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
That’s quite a process of dividing, finishing, and blending, but the resulting whiskey is quite good. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 Others see it as an inappropriate blending of religious activity and government institutions. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Winthrop advocated the blending of church and state. — Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 While this blending is common in the Middle East, many Syrians who supported the revolution fear replacing one privileged class with another. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 June 2026 This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design. — ABC News, 22 June 2026 For him, the blending of parishes makes a tapestry. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 If necessary for easier blending, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to blender. — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026 SUVs aren’t the only ones to see such stylistic blending. — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
Starting out in the early days of the pandemic, Stickler, now 31, built her brand on blending humor and heart. — Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026 The lightweight formula is 95% naturally derived, blending vitamin E with antioxidant-rich apricot for hydration and free-radical protection. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026 Companies are shifting towards more thoughtful consumption, blending premium and cheaper models to increase cost efficiency. — Tim Keary, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Richer greens add color while blending more naturally with the surrounding landscape. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026 Evans said that those behind the exploitation are specifically designing online content to attract young people by blending it with propaganda and gaming footage, historical images and music. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 The true luxury lies in its unmatched convenience at a semi-affordable price point, blending the effortless nature of private aviation with the accessibility of commercial travel. — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Producers are increasingly using cottonization, blending and advanced processing methods to improve performance, but Fibral makes clear the category is still evolving operationally as much as commercially. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 Venice’s charm lies in its relaxed vibe, blending natural beauty, history, and pet-friendly attractions. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blending
  1. flowing
  2. merging
  3. mixing
  4. correlating
  5. symphonic
  6. integration
  7. combining
  8. corresponding
Adjective
  • The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
  • This creates a more open and flowing design.
    — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Definition of flowing
Noun
  • With the merging of offshore wind power with oil and gas operations, this project aims to drive down the carbon emissions generated by daily offshore oilfield activities.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • But that’s in part because the district took preemptive measures to cut costs this year, including 5% to 10% cuts across all departments and the merging of two middle schools.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Definition of merging
Verb
  • Brian La Broca was one of the vendors, selling water and a traditional drink called fernandito, a cocktail mixing Coca-Cola with fernet.
    — Julianna Mejia July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • The trick to making the formula feel dynamic is mixing materials, as a blend of textures helps prevent your ensemble from falling flat.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 July 2026
Definition of mixing
Verb
  • Another study observed children as young as ten months old correlating larger physical statures with dominance.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
  • By correlating vulnerabilities into potential attack paths, teams can prioritize issues that could realistically lead to privilege escalation, lateral movement, or data access—rather than treating all findings equally.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Definition of correlating
Adjective
  • All of it comes together in their new album in a rich symphonic display that creates tension, emotion, introspection, and revelry and that tells a deep narrative through sound, one that even the addition of lyrics couldn’t improve on.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 July 2026
  • The German and Austrian symphonic and operatic music of the 1930s happens to be the root of the Hollywood soundtrack, created by composers such as Erich Korngold, who fled the Nazis.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Definition of symphonic
Noun
  • How do boards understand the new set of risks posed by the integration of the physical with the breathtaking capabilities of world models?
    — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Grant’s earlier career established her core expertise in creative-technology integration.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Definition of integration
Verb
  • The actual Tann was born to free parents and, according to some sources, served in the Union Army before moving to Kansas, where he became known for combining medicinal treatment with physical therapy.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • What will make the event more special is that several Pokémon Go communities are combining forces for giveaways, photo opportunities and activities led by ambassadors.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of combining
Verb
  • San Francisco called up Carson Whisenhunt from Triple-A Sacramento Thursday morning, demoting beleaguered reliever Ryan Walker in a corresponding roster move.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • The algorithm examined participants’ chronotypes, or typical sleep and wake patterns over 24-hour periods, and found patterns in brain imaging corresponding to five distinct groups.
    — Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
Definition of corresponding

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