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blending

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noun

blending

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verb

present participle of blend

Example Sentences

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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
But somewhere in the show’s creative journey and the blending of British television veterans and scribes from inside Jackson’s Power-verse, a lot of the specificity vanished into the ether. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 The latest Beverage Testing Institute (BevTest) Scotch Whisky Judging demonstrates that exceptional blending continues to produce some of Scotland's finest whiskies. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Enter French blending, a color technique that’s gaining popularity for its ability to soften gray regrowth while reducing the need for frequent salon touch-ups. Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 16 July 2026 Chopping, blending, and cooking break down plant cell walls, making nutrients easier to access, explains Wood. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026 The paradox of Tibetan Buddhism is this blending of secular wisdom and mystical rite. Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026 That chapter seems to be over now, although as mentioned before this does not necessarily mean production of Aviation will stop—in fact, bottling and blending moved to another location last year. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 July 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
Verb
Wellness seekers can take part in a range of massage and beauty treatments blending traditional Chinese medicine with modern products. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 During training camp, Garrett and teammates are focused on blending their talents at all three levels of the defense. Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 But once again, the Bardstown Bourbon Company team has shown its blending and finishing prowess, and the result is a really fun, and really tasty, surprise. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026 Even traditional wellness, such as Hürrem Hammam's authentic Turkish baths, integrates into this trend, blending ancient practices with modern needs. Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Maybe, but not every genre-blending show will benefit from Game of Thrones’s halo shining on AKOTSK. Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026 What began as a bold social satire — blending visceral action with a critique of corporate greed, privatization, and the nature of identity — has resonated across generations, spawning sequels, television series, video games and comic books. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 In fact, blending cottage cheese into iced coffee can create a texture similar to cold foam or another creamy coffee topping, with a thicker, more satisfying consistency. Trista Chan, Health, 19 July 2026 Roos, a former magazine editor in South Africa, is a master at seamlessly blending historical with contemporary pieces and has brought that same appeal to Yarlington Lodge. Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blending
Adjective
  • By studying these features, scientists hope to piece together how flowing water once helped shape the Red Planet’s surface.
    Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026
  • The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • This merging of family and business can present unique financial planning opportunities and challenges, with decisions often taking personal and technical factors into account.
    Matthew Kayser July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • This merging of influences into our lives occurs with the most important aspects of life.
    Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Videos on Iranian social media showed many women at the cafes flouting mandatory veiling laws, and crowds mixing freely.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Kilgore, whom the team took in the fifth round, has been mixing into a couple of different roles for the Bills early in camp, with safety being his usual home during team drills.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
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
Adjective
  • Edge delivered a very nice, symphonic beginning to that song.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra returns for its second year in a row Saturday night for a mix of symphonic music alongside Grammy Award-winning artists and poets.
    Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The book — with its treatment of racial integration as equivalent to the death-penalty federal crime of treason — has inspired numerous acts of racist violence through the years since its publication.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Achieving this requires robust data integration and convincing guests that sharing preferences yields significant value.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Products like Pulparindo and Pelón Pelo Rico were combining tamarind, sugar, salt and chili decades before anyone used the word swangy.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • In corresponding roster moves, William Bradley-King and Andrew Farmer were waived injured.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

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“Blending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blending. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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