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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
Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
But Paltrow joins a contingent of high-profile women (including Sarah Jessica Parker and Andie MacDowell) who are embracing their hair through techniques like herringbone highlights and gray blending.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
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
Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
From buffing foundation to blending eyeshadow, each brush delivers pro-level results thanks to soft bristles and sleek designs.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Make seed butter by blending the sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, or pumpkin seeds in your food processor.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
The 130 is successful at blending rugged capability with refined entertainment.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
The menu is equally inviting, blending Adriatic tradition with modern elegance.
—Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
With a new wave of talent, including Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez, and César Montes leading the charge, El Tri are blending youthful energy with experienced leadership.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
From black beans to lentils and chickpeas, videos under the hashtag — which have garnered millions of views — show people cooking, blending and even eating beans straight from the can in the hopes of better digestion, clearer skin and an improved mood.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 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
Adjective
Our opportunity lies within blending AI, design, domain expertise, and the human sciences.
—Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
According to the weather service, Tennessee sees most of its tornadoes from March to May, due to the change in seasons and the blending of cold and hot air.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
But Paltrow joins a contingent of high-profile women (including Sarah Jessica Parker and Andie MacDowell) who are embracing their hair through techniques like herringbone highlights and gray blending.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
Using his falsetto vocals, this was one of the songs of the summer, blending '80s synth-pop and new wave, with touches of '70s-era funk and blues.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
From buffing foundation to blending eyeshadow, each brush delivers pro-level results thanks to soft bristles and sleek designs.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Make seed butter by blending the sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, or pumpkin seeds in your food processor.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
The 130 is successful at blending rugged capability with refined entertainment.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
The menu is equally inviting, blending Adriatic tradition with modern elegance.
—Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
With a new wave of talent, including Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez, and César Montes leading the charge, El Tri are blending youthful energy with experienced leadership.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
From black beans to lentils and chickpeas, videos under the hashtag — which have garnered millions of views — show people cooking, blending and even eating beans straight from the can in the hopes of better digestion, clearer skin and an improved mood.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blending
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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SwifDoo also supports merging or splitting files, batch processing multiple documents, and converting PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image formats.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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Garner takes the diary form, mixing the intimate, the intellectual, and the everyday, to new heights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cursed Daughters is more of an intergenerational saga, mixing comedy and tragedy in the way all families do.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 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
Noun
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Through the integration with Tactical Assault Kit software, the team remotely controlled multiple unmanned ground and surface units across a large, 50-square-mile operational area.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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That support helped set the stage for this integration and for future broad commercial deployment.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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An ugly opening half, which featured the teams combining for 6-of-24 shooting in the game’s first 10 minutes, saw the visiting Wildcats catch fire from beyond the arc.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Fire Breathing in the Wild, a show combining live music, slam poetry and breathing to explore themes about living in California, will be presented Saturday at the West Sacramento Black Box Theater.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ingredients vary in their duration, with a higher concentration of the active ingredient generally corresponding to longer-lasting effects.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Cargile is a composer and 2019 Sundance Fellow known for his symphonic pieces Creation of the Universe (2003) and Audacity of Hope (2009).—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Boy songs with a symphonic element of some kind.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Blending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blending. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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