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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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as in flowing
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as in merging
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Recent Examples of blending
Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Rabbit Hole's tour offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the distillery's production facilities and dives into the distillation process, the art of blending and the rich heritage of bourbon-making, according to a news release.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Some of the blending will take root, some won’t.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
This blending of politics, entertainment and personal identity reflects a hybrid media environment in which symbols drawn from fandom gain power.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Zacapa Created under the watchful eye of Lorena Vásquez, one of the few female master blenders in the business, Zacapa is a Guatemalan rum brand known for a unique blending and distilling process that sets it apart from the rest.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Today’s globalization accelerates cultural blending in countless ways.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
There’s a lot more blending involved in the pro’s technique.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Even the music is a blending of the old and new.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The story delves into themes of memory, loss, and coming-of-age, blending elements of fantasy and imagination with the intimacy of personal reflection.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
The city’s dishes are deeply tied to its historic roots, blending Cajun, Creole and Southern influences to create savory cuisine like gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, red beans and rice and po’ boy sandwiches.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The researchers' final SAF product passed Tier Alpha and Beta prescreening tests required by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the Federal Aviation Administration, meeting all criteria for use in aircraft engines without blending.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The majority of these labels favor more classic designs, but relative newcomer Laopu — launched in 2016 — has disrupted the market, blending 24-karat gold and diamonds with silhouettes and patterns inspired by Chinese tradition.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Hurley, who is mom to son Damian, 23, from a previous relationship, also said that blending her family with Cyrus’ has been a seamless experience so far.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
According to Zaha Hadid Architects, the bridge’s positioning was optimized to offer panoramic views of the setting sun from nearby viewing points, blending seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Our opportunity lies within blending AI, design, domain expertise, and the human sciences.
—Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Rock royalty and actual royalty aside, the Chelsea’s remained popular since for its unique blending of traditional shoemaking materials with modern comfort conveniences, a combination that’s suited it to a time when sneakers are otherwise the norm.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Rabbit Hole's tour offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the distillery's production facilities and dives into the distillation process, the art of blending and the rich heritage of bourbon-making, according to a news release.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Some of the blending will take root, some won’t.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
This blending of politics, entertainment and personal identity reflects a hybrid media environment in which symbols drawn from fandom gain power.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Zacapa Created under the watchful eye of Lorena Vásquez, one of the few female master blenders in the business, Zacapa is a Guatemalan rum brand known for a unique blending and distilling process that sets it apart from the rest.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Today’s globalization accelerates cultural blending in countless ways.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
There’s a lot more blending involved in the pro’s technique.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Even the music is a blending of the old and new.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Its success at the time, mostly with mass market brands, paved the way for the arrival of Taikoo Li Chengdu, considered one of China’s best luxury retail destinations for blending historical preservation with a high-brow shopping experience.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The story delves into themes of memory, loss, and coming-of-age, blending elements of fantasy and imagination with the intimacy of personal reflection.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
The city’s dishes are deeply tied to its historic roots, blending Cajun, Creole and Southern influences to create savory cuisine like gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, red beans and rice and po’ boy sandwiches.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The researchers' final SAF product passed Tier Alpha and Beta prescreening tests required by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the Federal Aviation Administration, meeting all criteria for use in aircraft engines without blending.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The majority of these labels favor more classic designs, but relative newcomer Laopu — launched in 2016 — has disrupted the market, blending 24-karat gold and diamonds with silhouettes and patterns inspired by Chinese tradition.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Hurley, who is mom to son Damian, 23, from a previous relationship, also said that blending her family with Cyrus’ has been a seamless experience so far.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
According to Zaha Hadid Architects, the bridge’s positioning was optimized to offer panoramic views of the setting sun from nearby viewing points, blending seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blending
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But the director manages to spin a clever modern-day morality tale mixing art, social class and big bucks.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Consider using quinoa instead of rice, or mixing in hot dogs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since the drugs have come on the market, declines in obesity rates have been higher among those between ages 40 and 64, correlating with a higher reliance on GLP-1 medications for that age group.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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I’t’s correlating to an appetite for audiences to want to talk about it.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The High-Rise Wide Leg has a fuller, more flowing leg opening and is sculpted through the waist and hips.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Automotive design had graduated from the still-carriage-like looks of its nascent days into its own form, with sweeping lines and heavy flowing sheetmetal that took full advantage of the effortless power of internal combustion.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, as the district considers closing and merging schools, Cassellius said the money could support new or improved recreational facilities at schools receiving displaced students.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Yellowstone even predated the 2019 re-merging of CBS and Viacom, which formed the company that in 2022 was rebranded as Paramount Global.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since its founding, the brand has become known for combining modern design with inclusivity and cultural storytelling.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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Until the web is fully passkey-ready, combining the two provides both convenience and resilience, giving you a seamless experience across multiple devices and services.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And, of course, the corresponding wine list has been built with care and primarily features low-intervention bottles from Portugal and Spain.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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The distribution of crops and their corresponding prices changed between years for both counties, led by a resurgence in walnut prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Airwallex also offers its global network of licenses and services to other fintech companies through API integrations, such as facilitating Brex, Rippling, and Deel’s international expansions.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Cultural storytelling builds awareness; engagement sustains relevance, and strategic digital integration turns influence into sales.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Blending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blending. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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