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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.
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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.
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Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
Currently, Apple Valley’s water passes federal safety thresholds using a blending treatment process.
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Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Our opportunity lies within blending AI, design, domain expertise, and the human sciences.
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Ravi Kumar,
Time,
25 Aug. 2025
ABC News,
20 June 2026
At 97 points, this confirms what 25 years of careful maturation and master blending can achieve.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
For him, the blending of parishes makes a tapestry.
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Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
If necessary for easier blending, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to blender.
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Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
SUVs aren’t the only ones to see such stylistic blending.
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Matt Degen,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
Fresh herb oils often call for more steps, including blanching, drying and blending.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Instead of full coverage, grey blending focuses on softness and reducing contrast for a more natural-looking result.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
The program includes hula hooping, breathwork, DIY spa treatments, essential oil blending and discussions on body literacy rooted in menstrual cycle awareness.
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Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
But thanks to Cardiff’s industrial boom in the early 1900s, the city’s culinary landscape has since transformed into a vibrant hub, blending both traditional recipes with fresh Welsh produce.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This daytime moisturizer is a beauty-insider darling for a reason, balancing the skin’s hydration levels, blending seamlessly with SPFs, and even boosting moisture retention via willow bark extract.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
For a balanced smoothie, try blending fresh or frozen fruit, leafy greens, chia or flax seeds, and a protein source like Greek yogurt, soy milk, or protein powder.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
23 June 2026
The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Blue Bell's Southern Blackberry Cobbler saves you the trouble of combining two delicious desserts—cobbler and vanilla ice cream—by blending both into one.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
In your 9th House of Travel, pleasure-loving Venus trines fanciful Neptune in your 5th House of Creativity, blending curiosity and fun into possibility today.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Good ex-etiquette means recognizing that blending a family is not an event.
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Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
Adjective
Detachable blending arm A detachable blending arm makes for easy cleanup.
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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
This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
At 97 points, this confirms what 25 years of careful maturation and master blending can achieve.
—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
For him, the blending of parishes makes a tapestry.
—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
If necessary for easier blending, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to blender.
—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
SUVs aren’t the only ones to see such stylistic blending.
—
Matt Degen,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
Fresh herb oils often call for more steps, including blanching, drying and blending.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Instead of full coverage, grey blending focuses on softness and reducing contrast for a more natural-looking result.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
The program includes hula hooping, breathwork, DIY spa treatments, essential oil blending and discussions on body literacy rooted in menstrual cycle awareness.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
Verb
For years, the silky, ultra-fine powder of Lancôme's Blush Subtil has been a go-to for a soft, shimmer-free flush, blending seamlessly into skin and building effortlessly from a subtle wash of color to a more vibrant pop.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
But thanks to Cardiff’s industrial boom in the early 1900s, the city’s culinary landscape has since transformed into a vibrant hub, blending both traditional recipes with fresh Welsh produce.
—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This daytime moisturizer is a beauty-insider darling for a reason, balancing the skin’s hydration levels, blending seamlessly with SPFs, and even boosting moisture retention via willow bark extract.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
For a balanced smoothie, try blending fresh or frozen fruit, leafy greens, chia or flax seeds, and a protein source like Greek yogurt, soy milk, or protein powder.
—
Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
23 June 2026
The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Blue Bell's Southern Blackberry Cobbler saves you the trouble of combining two delicious desserts—cobbler and vanilla ice cream—by blending both into one.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
In your 9th House of Travel, pleasure-loving Venus trines fanciful Neptune in your 5th House of Creativity, blending curiosity and fun into possibility today.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Good ex-etiquette means recognizing that blending a family is not an event.
—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blending
Adjective
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The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.
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This creates a more open and flowing design.
Noun
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Then there's the merging of the two in the same video.
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The University of Denver announced a major academic restructuring Tuesday that includes closing and merging departments and combining schools at the 11,500-student campus.
Verb
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For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.
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This is a rare sighting from Roman Egypt that revealed the role that magic played in that society, at a time when cultures and belief systems were mixing and spreading throughout the empire.
Verb
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Another study observed children as young as ten months old correlating larger physical statures with dominance.
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By correlating vulnerabilities into potential attack paths, teams can prioritize issues that could realistically lead to privilege escalation, lateral movement, or data access—rather than treating all findings equally.
Adjective
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The German and Austrian symphonic and operatic music of the 1930s happens to be the root of the Hollywood soundtrack, created by composers such as Erich Korngold, who fled the Nazis.
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The evening culminates with the electrifying Concerto for Hammond Organ by Brian Raphael Nabors, who takes the stage as soloist in this work that's a thrilling fusion of gospel, jazz and symphonic sound.
Noun
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An in-app commerce integration with Swiggy, enabling food ordering without exiting a live stream, debuted during IPL matches.
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To support that goal, Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems plans to establish a facility in Germany for final assembly, integration, and testing.
Verb
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Reuters reported in 2026 that Meta introduced prescription smart glasses through its Ray-Ban partnership, combining prescription lenses with wearable technology.
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The Nike Air Force 1 Low has taken on denim and patent leather uppers separately, and now a material exercise is somehow combining both at once.
Verb
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The most popular team kits this year are for Mexico, Argentina, Spain, France and USA, while corresponding player jerseys from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are also selling quickly, thanks to their performances on the pitch (and overall star quality to boot).
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The cameras, not so much hunting as scavenging, fed the numbers and their corresponding locations into a national database owned by a company that sells the information.
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“Blending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blending. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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