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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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as in correlating
to form a pleasing relationship
the colors blend nicely in that rug
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Recent Examples of blending
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
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Instead of full coverage, grey blending focuses on softness and reducing contrast for a more natural-looking result.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Programming includes hula hooping, breathwork, DIY spa treatments, essential oil blending, discussions on body literacy rooted in menstrual cycle awareness, cacao, a dress-up dance party and an optional nature walk and movie night.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
The program includes hula hooping, breathwork, DIY spa treatments, essential oil blending and discussions on body literacy rooted in menstrual cycle awareness.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Another demonstration shows the robot making a smoothie by handling ingredients, pouring liquids, blending, and serving the drink mid-air using two-hand coordination.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Most speakers celebrated Christianity’s ties to American history, a blending of ideas that critics decried before the gathering as Christian nationalism.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
That blending is deliberate and philosophically distinct from how Hollywood tends to approach global storytelling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 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.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Even better, these sleek shoes act as closet chameleons, blending seamlessly with everything from office outfits to errands ensembles without issue.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Hackman, a composer, conductor and creative visionary, is known for genre-blending orchestral music and for his inventive redefinitions of artists like Beyoncé, Radiohead and Drake, according to the release.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Zverev and Daniil Medvedev, one year his senior, asked Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to adjust their games, blending the profiles of huge server and baseline grinder which had previously been mostly kept apart.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The Brecon, originally built in 1914 and now comprising 18 rooms and four suites, parallels Singer’s approach to artistically blending past and present.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
For those looking to elevate the trip, The Shelbourne (part of Marriott’s Autograph collection) remains one of Ireland’s great hospitality addresses, blending historic grandeur with contemporary comfort just moments from St Stephen’s Green.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The rooms Each of the 56 rooms is unique, blending the building’s industrial past with modern finishes and bright colors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Having spent weeks in the Top 40 on the national jazz charts, Memories Unleashed is a soulful journey through The Great American Songbook, blending the elegance of classic jazz with intimate storytelling rooted in lived experience.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
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
Old Grand‑Dad 114 and Redemption push hard into spice, while Four Roses Single Barrel and Small Batch show how yeast and blending can turn the same basic ingredients into something perfumed and almost delicate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Instead of full coverage, grey blending focuses on softness and reducing contrast for a more natural-looking result.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Programming includes hula hooping, breathwork, DIY spa treatments, essential oil blending, discussions on body literacy rooted in menstrual cycle awareness, cacao, a dress-up dance party and an optional nature walk and movie night.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
The program includes hula hooping, breathwork, DIY spa treatments, essential oil blending and discussions on body literacy rooted in menstrual cycle awareness.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Another demonstration shows the robot making a smoothie by handling ingredients, pouring liquids, blending, and serving the drink mid-air using two-hand coordination.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Most speakers celebrated Christianity’s ties to American history, a blending of ideas that critics decried before the gathering as Christian nationalism.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
That blending is deliberate and philosophically distinct from how Hollywood tends to approach global storytelling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 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.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Even better, these sleek shoes act as closet chameleons, blending seamlessly with everything from office outfits to errands ensembles without issue.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Hackman, a composer, conductor and creative visionary, is known for genre-blending orchestral music and for his inventive redefinitions of artists like Beyoncé, Radiohead and Drake, according to the release.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Zverev and Daniil Medvedev, one year his senior, asked Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to adjust their games, blending the profiles of huge server and baseline grinder which had previously been mostly kept apart.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The Brecon, originally built in 1914 and now comprising 18 rooms and four suites, parallels Singer’s approach to artistically blending past and present.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
For those looking to elevate the trip, The Shelbourne (part of Marriott’s Autograph collection) remains one of Ireland’s great hospitality addresses, blending historic grandeur with contemporary comfort just moments from St Stephen’s Green.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The rooms Each of the 56 rooms is unique, blending the building’s industrial past with modern finishes and bright colors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Having spent weeks in the Top 40 on the national jazz charts, Memories Unleashed is a soulful journey through The Great American Songbook, blending the elegance of classic jazz with intimate storytelling rooted in lived experience.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blending
Adjective
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The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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This creates a more open and flowing design.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Noun
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That is problematic because the feeding and merging processes that allow black holes to grow to supermassive status had always been thought to take longer than 1 billion years.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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But in this merging process, several threads have been left behind.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The service From those on reception to the barmen mixing the cocktails, staff are helpful and friendly, without being over-the-top attentive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Yakgwa is a type of traditional Korean cookie made by mixing wheat flour with honey, sesame oil, ginger juice and a bit of rice wine and then pressing the dough mixture into a mold and deep-frying it.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In manufacturing, the most valuable insights emerge from correlating data across multiple process steps and equipment types.—
Joel Scutchfield,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Clearly, something correlating with a generational change is shaping this disease.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In doing so dancing, much like writing, becomes an act of generational integration and re-membering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Move fast ZipApply, an integration between ZipRecruiter and Workday, streamlines hiring by allowing candidates to upload their resume and complete screening questions without being redirected to another platform.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Verb
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First class Etihad Apartments; Singapore Suites; combing first class on Airbus A380s on all the major Gulf airlines in a single trip; combining six different airline first class products in a single round trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Fewer couples are combining their finances, especially younger Americans.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In a corresponding move, the Dolphins also waived linebacker and safety Jordan Colbert.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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For example, clinical trials demonstrate weight loss of 15-20% or more, with corresponding improvements in cardiovascular outcomes, kidney function and metabolic health.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Pepper’s—and the music overflowed with vision, meaning, and symphonic drama.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
24 May 2026
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Who doesn’t revisit this virtually symphonic song cycle about lonely adolescence without considering it one of the 10 best records ever made?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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“Blending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blending. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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