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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
Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
This is what the borderlands taste like, that casual blending of cultures and flavors.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
One of the principles of blending is that one plus one does not make two but much more.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The new study shows at least some of them resulted from genetic blending with local Neanderthals.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2025
No need for a wing or complicated blending—just lift and soften.
—Erica Metzger, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
There is a blended family about to be formed, as well as a blending of cultures within that family that was nice to see.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
The blending is intentional, fostering connections across Davidson’s 21 varsity teams while creating support systems that extend beyond individual sports.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Nicole conveyed that crossover artists and the blending of genres have partially driven the western influence in modern fashion, pointing toward Pharrell and Beyoncé.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Emma Caldwell, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Caravans carried amphorae and wineskins along the Silk Road, where Armenian merchants were renowned for cultivating and blending wines.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The line channels the energy of New York City blending classic New York Yankees iconography with DKNY‘s signature downtown logo on a canvas of all-black ready-to-wear and accessories.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2025
There will be over four hours of comic book publisher presentations and discussions among industry veterans blending storytelling, mentorship and industry talk.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The interiors reflect the family’s travels and personalities, blending warmth with vibrancy.
—Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
Smoothies are made by blending different ingredients.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Aug. 2025
Many microschools inevitably become base camps for such customization, either by providing the space for a vendor to run a class or by blending various options into their own programming.
—Chandler Fritz, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
By blending information from two lenses, the camera system began capturing rudimentary depth maps, blurring backgrounds to mimic the look of a professional DSLR camera.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Our opportunity lies within blending AI, design, domain expertise, and the human sciences.
—Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Guests can also sign up for wine blending.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
This is what the borderlands taste like, that casual blending of cultures and flavors.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
One of the principles of blending is that one plus one does not make two but much more.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The new study shows at least some of them resulted from genetic blending with local Neanderthals.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2025
No need for a wing or complicated blending—just lift and soften.
—Erica Metzger, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
There is a blended family about to be formed, as well as a blending of cultures within that family that was nice to see.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
The blending is intentional, fostering connections across Davidson’s 21 varsity teams while creating support systems that extend beyond individual sports.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Nicole conveyed that crossover artists and the blending of genres have partially driven the western influence in modern fashion, pointing toward Pharrell and Beyoncé.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Your Unforgettable Shakespeare in the Park Experience Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater is a highlight of NYC’s summer, blending free theater with the beauty of Central Park’s attractions.
—Emma Caldwell, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Caravans carried amphorae and wineskins along the Silk Road, where Armenian merchants were renowned for cultivating and blending wines.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The line channels the energy of New York City blending classic New York Yankees iconography with DKNY‘s signature downtown logo on a canvas of all-black ready-to-wear and accessories.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2025
There will be over four hours of comic book publisher presentations and discussions among industry veterans blending storytelling, mentorship and industry talk.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The interiors reflect the family’s travels and personalities, blending warmth with vibrancy.
—Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
Smoothies are made by blending different ingredients.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Aug. 2025
Many microschools inevitably become base camps for such customization, either by providing the space for a vendor to run a class or by blending various options into their own programming.
—Chandler Fritz, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
By blending information from two lenses, the camera system began capturing rudimentary depth maps, blurring backgrounds to mimic the look of a professional DSLR camera.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blending
Verb
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The project is being positioned as a theatrical horror experience mixing scares with romance, built around the real-life historical event.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Well, there are many, many mixing desk tapes which would, in the Seventies, have been done to cassette.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet literacy skills are foundational and essential to life, often correlating with income, health and other measures of success down the line, Renno said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 47-footer is both spacious and versatile, with a walkaround deck, a modular aft deck, a flowing, open-plan layout, and a surprising amount of internal volume.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
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Underground shelters in space Lava tubes form when flowing lava solidifies on the surface while molten rock continues moving below.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kenneth Cole has long been a champion of the merging of fashion and social impact.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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If zipper merging is legal in your state, then it should be used during times of heavy, slow-moving traffic.—
Ahmed Jawadi,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Marines are trained for fast, flexible missions combining air, land, and sea tactics.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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By combining robotics and environmental science, the researchers are creating cost-effective tools that improve data collection.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The number of sunspots, which are cool and dark patches on the sun, varies across its 11-year solar cycle, with the maximum number of sunspots corresponding with maximum solar activity.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The team must make corresponding roster moves to make room for Gage and Valdes-Scantling on the roster.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The company pointed out that the integration of laser systems on the lightweight, highly mobile ISV platform reflects a commitment to scalable, adaptable, and expeditionary force protection solutions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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With its Disney integration and exclusive access to Searchlight and 20th Century Studios titles, the popular streamer offers Academy Award contenders and blockbusters to your screen all year round.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Blue Frontier is commercializing the technology by integrating it into its Dedicated Outdoor Air System, a 20-ton unit installed in Florida, which controls temperature and humidity while operating primarily during periods of solar photovoltaic production.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Show 25, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, took a more conservative approach to integrating college IP this year, adding eight schools that players can send their avatars to, including LSU, Texas and UCLA.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Blending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blending. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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