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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
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
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Which is better, juicing or blending?
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Apr. 2026
In Nashville this week, a subtle blending of business and politics was on full display.
—Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
On the contrary, the home of Jim Beam has been pretty busy as of late, and the latest example is the new Knob Creek Blender’s Edition, a bourbon that is meant to highlight how important the art of blending is in American whiskey production.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
In response, the government plans to increase the blending of fuel with ethanol, from the current 5% to 20% ethanol blending.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Gasoline futures are known as RBOB, or reformulated blendstock for oxygenate blending.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Genre-blending in Latin music is nothing new, but timing and execution set them apart, along with an uncanny ability to turn internet absurdism into cool songs, all wrapped in sharp musicianship and rock ’n’ roll panache.
—Maria Nenet Barrios, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
The blending of genres and using the genres for your artistic needs.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The show itself redefined Broadway, blending hip-hop, history and a diverse cast to tell the story of America’s founding.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Ford’s airtight thriller marks some of the finest work done by those on either side of the camera, blending breathless thrills and effortless character work.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Eco effort Il Salviatino embraces adaptive reuse by blending traditional Florentine architecture and design elements with modern comforts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
For a more refined finish, pass the soup through a fine-mesh strainer after blending.
—Selma Brown Morrow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Nail artist Brittney Ellen created the illusion of a cat-eye finish by blending two shades of blue into a vertical ombre on the base of the nail, then flipping the direction of the ombre on the French tip.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The juicing versus blending debate has been going on for years in wellness circles.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
First opened in 1956, a time of high tiki, the Mai-Kai has long been one of South Florida’s most transportive dining experiences, a Polynesian dinner theater blending fantastical entertainment and genuine cultural education.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 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
Our margins look more like a software business because of the blending of the hardware and the software portions of our business.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Which is better, juicing or blending?
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Apr. 2026
In Nashville this week, a subtle blending of business and politics was on full display.
—Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
On the contrary, the home of Jim Beam has been pretty busy as of late, and the latest example is the new Knob Creek Blender’s Edition, a bourbon that is meant to highlight how important the art of blending is in American whiskey production.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
In response, the government plans to increase the blending of fuel with ethanol, from the current 5% to 20% ethanol blending.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Gasoline futures are known as RBOB, or reformulated blendstock for oxygenate blending.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Genre-blending in Latin music is nothing new, but timing and execution set them apart, along with an uncanny ability to turn internet absurdism into cool songs, all wrapped in sharp musicianship and rock ’n’ roll panache.
—Maria Nenet Barrios, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
The blending of genres and using the genres for your artistic needs.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Their current four-day itinerary includes stops in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, blending charitable work, speaking engagements and commercial appearances.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The show itself redefined Broadway, blending hip-hop, history and a diverse cast to tell the story of America’s founding.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Ford’s airtight thriller marks some of the finest work done by those on either side of the camera, blending breathless thrills and effortless character work.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Eco effort Il Salviatino embraces adaptive reuse by blending traditional Florentine architecture and design elements with modern comforts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
For a more refined finish, pass the soup through a fine-mesh strainer after blending.
—Selma Brown Morrow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Nail artist Brittney Ellen created the illusion of a cat-eye finish by blending two shades of blue into a vertical ombre on the base of the nail, then flipping the direction of the ombre on the French tip.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The juicing versus blending debate has been going on for years in wellness circles.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
First opened in 1956, a time of high tiki, the Mai-Kai has long been one of South Florida’s most transportive dining experiences, a Polynesian dinner theater blending fantastical entertainment and genuine cultural education.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blending
Adjective
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Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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This bottleneck causes daily backups of at least half a mile, creating dangerous merging conditions into bumper-to-bumper traffic.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The mayor has also touted his merging of several city departments in the last two years as a successful effort to reduce middle management.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cooler air will return this weekend, with a chance for rain mixing with snow Friday night into Saturday.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The third floor will house creative studios for podcasts, photography and content creation, while the fourth floor will contain post-production facilities, including edit bays, audio recording studios and Dolby mixing rooms.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 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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Two authors have filed provisional patents covering aspects of the system design and its detection hardware integration.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Starbucks uses ChatGPT to suggest drinks based on mood as expert warns of hidden downsides – Starbucks has launched a beta integration with ChatGPT, allowing customers to receive customized beverage recommendations tailored to their mood, taste, and even the weather.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Harlem Wizards are a high-energy basketball team known for combining athleticism, comedy, and crowd engagement in an entertaining, family-friendly game.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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For most people, combining them is considered safe and may offer benefits for hydration and performance when used appropriately.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Indoors, reportedly, one came across a corresponding ease, to the surprise of outsiders.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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DHIs are made up of layers, with each layer corresponding to a version of the image.—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Electronic instruments are also part of the mix, with some symphonic elements, while the dominant textures are mostly organic and obscure, created with glass harmonica, cristal baschet (an instrument made of glass rods and metal), and a squeaky water tap.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
1 Apr. 2026
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With strong frequency response, the Air Pro 4+ work well for symphonic music as well.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Blending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blending. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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