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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
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
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
To solve the high cost of green energy, a new partnership is launching the first-ever off-grid project to convert raw solar power into hydrogen for immediate grid blending in Spain.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Just make sure to keep that cotton swap on hand for fast blending!
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Testers noted smoother blending and less tightness under the eyes compared to other budget formulas.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
There is essentially a blending that is happening across the industry, and consumers candidly don’t really care.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Siljedahl said the appeal of Korean dramas lies in their originality and genre blending.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Cook Until Fully Tender Your potatoes should be completely tender before mashing or blending.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
His visionary blending of traditional salsa with elements of jazz, rock and funk drove a definitive transformation of the genre, and propelled Latin music in the ’70s and ’80s.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
What begins as a political scandal quickly escalates into a high-stakes narrative of power and secrecy at the highest levels of government, blending smart science fiction with tense political drama in the tradition of The X-Files and The West Wing.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
While Phlur continues to dominate as a household name, brands like Salt&Stone, Maison Louis Marie, and Sidia are blending skincare-ingredients with their scents.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Formed in 1973, the group — Cesar Rosas, David Hidalgo, Conrad Lozano, Louie Perez and Steve Berlin — has built a career blending rock, blues and traditional Mexican folk influences into a sound that has shaped generations of musicians.
—Staff Photographer, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
The annual march winds three miles through the city’s picturesque historic district, drawing tens of thousands of revelers and blending the best parts of a family reunion and a football tailgate — a scene that unfolds again tomorrow.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The image invokes a children’s coloring book with darker undertones, blending various cartoon and drawing styles to depict Adam and Eve in paradise.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Spring 2026 is leaning into maintenance color trends, from rooty blondes to ‘quiet silver’ gray-blending techniques.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
By blending business expertise with a deep understanding of Japanese cuisine, his work suggests that authenticity, accessibility, and financial success can coexist.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
The blending of genres and using the genres for your artistic needs.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
To solve the high cost of green energy, a new partnership is launching the first-ever off-grid project to convert raw solar power into hydrogen for immediate grid blending in Spain.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Just make sure to keep that cotton swap on hand for fast blending!
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Testers noted smoother blending and less tightness under the eyes compared to other budget formulas.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
There is essentially a blending that is happening across the industry, and consumers candidly don’t really care.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Siljedahl said the appeal of Korean dramas lies in their originality and genre blending.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Cook Until Fully Tender Your potatoes should be completely tender before mashing or blending.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
His visionary blending of traditional salsa with elements of jazz, rock and funk drove a definitive transformation of the genre, and propelled Latin music in the ’70s and ’80s.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
The initiative aims to expand access to music education while blending creativity with technology.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
What begins as a political scandal quickly escalates into a high-stakes narrative of power and secrecy at the highest levels of government, blending smart science fiction with tense political drama in the tradition of The X-Files and The West Wing.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
While Phlur continues to dominate as a household name, brands like Salt&Stone, Maison Louis Marie, and Sidia are blending skincare-ingredients with their scents.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Formed in 1973, the group — Cesar Rosas, David Hidalgo, Conrad Lozano, Louie Perez and Steve Berlin — has built a career blending rock, blues and traditional Mexican folk influences into a sound that has shaped generations of musicians.
—Staff Photographer, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
The annual march winds three miles through the city’s picturesque historic district, drawing tens of thousands of revelers and blending the best parts of a family reunion and a football tailgate — a scene that unfolds again tomorrow.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The image invokes a children’s coloring book with darker undertones, blending various cartoon and drawing styles to depict Adam and Eve in paradise.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Spring 2026 is leaning into maintenance color trends, from rooty blondes to ‘quiet silver’ gray-blending techniques.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
By blending business expertise with a deep understanding of Japanese cuisine, his work suggests that authenticity, accessibility, and financial success can coexist.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blending
Adjective
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In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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Poor stars make for less flowing times and fewer good outcomes.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The software includes editing tools for inserting text, annotating, merging, splitting, compressing, and watermarking PDFs.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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So in a way the frames from Euphoria will collide with the people walking in the show, so there will be this merging of the two perspectives.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Make chia gel by mixing 1 tablespoon (tbsp) of chia seeds with 6 tbsp of water.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By correlating this economic power with global viewership trends, NNAF will validate the thesis that African content is not just culturally significant, but a commercially viable sector ready for institutional scale.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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These digital twins operate as autonomous agents capable of validating issues, correlating signals, applying fixes and escalating to humans only when needed, compressing resolution times while improving service quality.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kraken’s new partnership with NASDAQ represents even more integration with the traditional financial system right after its competitor, the Intercontinental Exchange announced a massive investment into the crypto exchange OKX.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Screens work well for maps, camera displays, smartphone integration and settings menus.—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By combining range, connectivity, and strike power, the new FPV drone could reshape how small teams operate in contested environments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Currently, after a settlement courts may move forward with a merger by combining assets before courts finish reviewing a settlement.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the Walker signing was clarifying in multiple ways, including that the Chiefs by committing to him now virtually must prioritize corresponding moves to revive the receiver room and add edge rusher(s).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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The bartender then makes the corresponding drink.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The club’s touring outfit will also be on hand, with an assist from a 60-piece symphonic orchestra.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Once again, the Meyerson’s big Fisk organ will get minimal use in the symphonic repertory, although resident organist Bradley Hunter Welch will perform in the Saint-Saëns Third Symphony.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Blending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blending. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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