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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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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
Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Accents of turquoise and light blue reflect the blending of sea and sky, alongside verdant hues drawn from South Florida’s native landscape.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 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
Consider slicing them for easier blending.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Pizza with an Indian twist Tandoori Pizza is a hit with its creative blending of Indian spices, sauces and toppings with Italian pizza.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
This villa is all about the blending of architecture, art, and nature.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
In its blending of ’90s slowcore and post-rock, the Chicago quartet conjures an uneasy reprieve, casting resignation not as a dead end but an inevitable, enviable acceptance.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Related Articles Building on the brand’s long-standing ambassadorship with the artist, the men’s and women’s 20-style capsule reimagines Calvin Klein’s essentials through the lens of Jung Kook’s rebellious and edgy style, blending biker attitude with Calvin Klein’s storied design codes.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The ad was filled with references blending the show and his campaign, including swipes at incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2026
Young, who now describes himself as a pop artist, began his career as a rapper but later began to diversify his sound, blending genres and styles.
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
There’s an art and a method to blending—pick one whiskey to use as the base, then flavor it with the other components in exacting proportions.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
The project highlights growing international interest in elevated Latin American genre cinema blending political commentary, suspense, violence and social critique.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 May 2026
Haring, in fact, was one of the earliest artists to experiment with blending art and commerce, opening his famous Pop Shop in Lower Manhattan in 1986.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Try blending it with strawberries, peaches, or raspberries, says Choe.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 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
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
Accents of turquoise and light blue reflect the blending of sea and sky, alongside verdant hues drawn from South Florida’s native landscape.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 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
Consider slicing them for easier blending.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Pizza with an Indian twist Tandoori Pizza is a hit with its creative blending of Indian spices, sauces and toppings with Italian pizza.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
This villa is all about the blending of architecture, art, and nature.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
In its blending of ’90s slowcore and post-rock, the Chicago quartet conjures an uneasy reprieve, casting resignation not as a dead end but an inevitable, enviable acceptance.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Either way, the journey delivers an authentic Washington experience—blending mountain landscapes, water views, and small-town character into one unforgettable road trip.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Related Articles Building on the brand’s long-standing ambassadorship with the artist, the men’s and women’s 20-style capsule reimagines Calvin Klein’s essentials through the lens of Jung Kook’s rebellious and edgy style, blending biker attitude with Calvin Klein’s storied design codes.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The ad was filled with references blending the show and his campaign, including swipes at incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2026
Young, who now describes himself as a pop artist, began his career as a rapper but later began to diversify his sound, blending genres and styles.
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
There’s an art and a method to blending—pick one whiskey to use as the base, then flavor it with the other components in exacting proportions.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
The project highlights growing international interest in elevated Latin American genre cinema blending political commentary, suspense, violence and social critique.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 May 2026
Haring, in fact, was one of the earliest artists to experiment with blending art and commerce, opening his famous Pop Shop in Lower Manhattan in 1986.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Try blending it with strawberries, peaches, or raspberries, says Choe.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 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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But in this merging process, several threads have been left behind.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Predictably, Corey has been criticized in certain quarters for her merging of the lowest and loftiest forms of culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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So, mixing your diet up is important.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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The traditional dish is laplap, made by grating cassava or taro, mixing it with coconut milk, wrapping it in banana leaves and slow-cooking it over hot stones in an earthen oven.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Tasks that once required hours of manual tracing—following transactions across multiple blockchains, correlating entities, building reports—can now be completed in minutes by AI agents.—
Victor Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 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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Showing beautiful aromatics, including expressive floral notes in the bouquet, 2021 Brunello is noted for its bold fruit flavors, extraordinary balance, elegant texture, and overall integration.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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The report goes on to say separate academies for immigrant and refugee students can deny them access to rigorous coursework and diverse elective options, and can hinder their academic process and social integration.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The maps are created by combining satellite imagery that detects sargassum in the open ocean with models that track ocean currents.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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By combining fleet data with external weather information, the company has developed higher-resolution maps of conditions such as coastal fog, particularly in places like San Francisco and Phoenix, where weather can shift sharply over short distances.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were climbing, corresponding to high global temperatures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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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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With symphonic works, chamber delights, and operatic thrills on the calendar, here are three of the highlights.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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“Blending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blending. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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