as in mixes
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
that fabric is a cotton and polyester blend, so it shouldn't shrink as much as pure cotton
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as in combines
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 correlates
to form a pleasing relationship
the colors blend nicely in that rug
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Recent Examples of blends
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Steer clear of dark meat blends that contain more fat.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the elegance of figure skating, the collection blends performance and coziness effortlessly.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Based in Healdsburg, CA, Aperture Cellars is known for its blends and single-origin wines.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band formed in Seattle who are known for their harmonious vocal blends and heartfelt lyrics.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
The love letter to Tejano flavors includes recipes for spice blends for pork, beef, and beyond, plus his takes on barbecue sauces (yes, Texas barbecue served with sauce), and vibrant salsas.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Cardinale’s blends are often referred to as mountain wines because of the predominance of high-altitude fruit in their compositions.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
Two sisters rebuild a business in Asheville A year ago, Asheville Tea Company's original tea blends were scattered in North Carolina, where the business had been headquartered until Helene wiped out the facility.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Elemental Impact blends philanthropic, public and private dollars to de-risk early builds.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Saudi Arabia’s dazzling $22 billion train system blends futuristic design with tradition.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The cocktail menu spotlights spirits like tequila, mezcal, raicilla, cocuy and sotol and features cocktails like the Besame Mucho (mezcal, rose and strawberry) and the Reloj, which blends hoja santa and cucumber.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Each recipe blends international flavors, giving you new, exciting dishes to try.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Sinkane Born in London but raised in Sudan and Ohio, Sinkane (whose real name is Ahmed Gallab) is a vocalist/multi-instrumentalist that blends prog rock, trip-hop, krautrock, prog rock, funk and jazz.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
The company turned to Sierra College, which has spent years building out its mechatronics program, which blends electronics, mechanics and computer control, to prepare workers for the highly technical pieces of equipment Bosch will use.
—Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
These jeans are designed with a roomy silhouette that perfectly blends comfort and style.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
The result was the appearance of three distinct hybrid quantum states known as phonon-polaritons, the new blends of vibration and light.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Steer clear of dark meat blends that contain more fat.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the elegance of figure skating, the collection blends performance and coziness effortlessly.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Based in Healdsburg, CA, Aperture Cellars is known for its blends and single-origin wines.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band formed in Seattle who are known for their harmonious vocal blends and heartfelt lyrics.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
The love letter to Tejano flavors includes recipes for spice blends for pork, beef, and beyond, plus his takes on barbecue sauces (yes, Texas barbecue served with sauce), and vibrant salsas.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Cardinale’s blends are often referred to as mountain wines because of the predominance of high-altitude fruit in their compositions.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
Two sisters rebuild a business in Asheville A year ago, Asheville Tea Company's original tea blends were scattered in North Carolina, where the business had been headquartered until Helene wiped out the facility.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
The competition section blends emerging voices with seasoned auteurs.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Elemental Impact blends philanthropic, public and private dollars to de-risk early builds.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Saudi Arabia’s dazzling $22 billion train system blends futuristic design with tradition.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The cocktail menu spotlights spirits like tequila, mezcal, raicilla, cocuy and sotol and features cocktails like the Besame Mucho (mezcal, rose and strawberry) and the Reloj, which blends hoja santa and cucumber.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Each recipe blends international flavors, giving you new, exciting dishes to try.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Sinkane Born in London but raised in Sudan and Ohio, Sinkane (whose real name is Ahmed Gallab) is a vocalist/multi-instrumentalist that blends prog rock, trip-hop, krautrock, prog rock, funk and jazz.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
The company turned to Sierra College, which has spent years building out its mechatronics program, which blends electronics, mechanics and computer control, to prepare workers for the highly technical pieces of equipment Bosch will use.
—Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
These jeans are designed with a roomy silhouette that perfectly blends comfort and style.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
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Color was everywhere in Milan — from bold blocking to unexpected tonal mixes.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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As ever's first seasonal product launches have included fruit spreads, honey, flower sprinkles, cookie mixes, teas and wine — all carefully selected by Meghan.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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In addition to individual programs from our peers, the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME USA) runs a national apprenticeship program that combines classroom study with on-the-job training.—
Mark Rayfield,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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This correlates to declining fertility rates which have fallen precipitously in recent years — the UK just reported its lowest on record.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Smart Grinder Pro doses by time, and selecting a set number of cups correlates with a preset amount of grinding time.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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No other metal is said to be more effective than palladium for separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant features all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées that are Cornelio Garcia originals, with his special sauces, spice mixtures and ingredients.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Xiaoli integrates detailed feedback from every single date to facilitate ongoing self-discovery and improvement.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Disney+ is set to get a significant refresh next week, as the company further integrates Hulu into its streaming platform.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In our present-day Universe, that corresponds to a distance that’s approximately 18 billion light-years away.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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Patrons select two cards from the splayed out deck, and each card corresponds with a different flavor.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Medical applications exploit tantalum; white aerospace applications utilize tantalum alloys in high-temperature turbine components.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Moving up, the $34,230 SV+ trades the steelies for 18-inch alloys wrapped in the same Yokohama tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
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While rooted in historical detail, Merrill and Farnham’s design ultimately merges tradition with the rhythms of contemporary life.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Lee Radziwill Double Bag is one of those rare birds that effectively merges form and function.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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