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
Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Sluggy surfaces, inky indigo, green casts, wool and cashmere blends and flocked finishes put a denim spin on it.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Golden-hour yellow blends seamlessly with a swirl of flaming orange, hot pink, and peach.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 June 2026
The wine is built on blends, typically Garganega, Trebbiano, Trebbianello (a local strain of Friulano), Bianca Fernanda (a clone of Cortese) and Malvasia, grown on hills that once marked the edge of glacial retreat.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Some of my favorite dependable pairs of jeans are now available in linen blends, like Levi’s Ribcage Wide-leg Linen + Denim Jeans, now on sale for just $50.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
This trendy outdoor party theme blends elements of a modern party with the garden setting of the Regency era, inspired by none other than Bridgerton.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Produced by Zakk Cervini (Bring Me the Horizon, Yungblud/Aerosmith) the song blends crunching riffs with Tankian’s unmistakably operatic panic-siren delivery.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 May 2026
Flannery, a prolific singer-songwriter, blends bluegrass, country and rock, and has 14 albums to his credit.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
On Friday, the retailer will debut its first Heritage Meets Modern design concept that blends archival references with a modern aesthetic.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
The resort also hosts a summer gala series that blends gourmet dining with musical performances; previous artists included Seal and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
The finish also blends well with the black kitchen cabinets, which are fitted with an induction hob, extractor hood, small sink (also in black) and refrigerator.
—Stefan Ionescu
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
At the top of the year, Glasshouse Fragrances launched Sunlit Saltwater, which blends sea salt with a floral trio of jasmine sambac, beach rose, and French orris.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
The Shark Home Luxe Collection blends beautiful design and top performance to create cleaning tools that no longer have to be hidden away in the storage closet but can be left out for guests to see and even admire.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Five dancers will perform the piece, including Selby, in a style that blends jazz, improvisation, contemporary and groove-based movement.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Qin Qin is an Asian fusion restaurant—available only to Diamond Club guests—whose menu blends Mayan ingredients with Asian staples, with dishes like Peking duck with black mole sauce, and cochinita pibil dumplings with yuzu foam and pickled red onions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
As for zero-proof versions, blends are seasonal and every bit as unexpected as the bar’s cocktails.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Sluggy surfaces, inky indigo, green casts, wool and cashmere blends and flocked finishes put a denim spin on it.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Golden-hour yellow blends seamlessly with a swirl of flaming orange, hot pink, and peach.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 June 2026
The wine is built on blends, typically Garganega, Trebbiano, Trebbianello (a local strain of Friulano), Bianca Fernanda (a clone of Cortese) and Malvasia, grown on hills that once marked the edge of glacial retreat.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Some of my favorite dependable pairs of jeans are now available in linen blends, like Levi’s Ribcage Wide-leg Linen + Denim Jeans, now on sale for just $50.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
This trendy outdoor party theme blends elements of a modern party with the garden setting of the Regency era, inspired by none other than Bridgerton.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Produced by Zakk Cervini (Bring Me the Horizon, Yungblud/Aerosmith) the song blends crunching riffs with Tankian’s unmistakably operatic panic-siren delivery.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 May 2026
Flannery, a prolific singer-songwriter, blends bluegrass, country and rock, and has 14 albums to his credit.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Verb
These fluid flourishes are known as flair bartending, a performance style that blends acrobatic skill with drink making.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
On Friday, the retailer will debut its first Heritage Meets Modern design concept that blends archival references with a modern aesthetic.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
The resort also hosts a summer gala series that blends gourmet dining with musical performances; previous artists included Seal and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
The finish also blends well with the black kitchen cabinets, which are fitted with an induction hob, extractor hood, small sink (also in black) and refrigerator.
—Stefan Ionescu
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
At the top of the year, Glasshouse Fragrances launched Sunlit Saltwater, which blends sea salt with a floral trio of jasmine sambac, beach rose, and French orris.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
The Shark Home Luxe Collection blends beautiful design and top performance to create cleaning tools that no longer have to be hidden away in the storage closet but can be left out for guests to see and even admire.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Five dancers will perform the piece, including Selby, in a style that blends jazz, improvisation, contemporary and groove-based movement.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Qin Qin is an Asian fusion restaurant—available only to Diamond Club guests—whose menu blends Mayan ingredients with Asian staples, with dishes like Peking duck with black mole sauce, and cochinita pibil dumplings with yuzu foam and pickled red onions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
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The milk powder recall affects everything from potato chips to chocolate drink mixes, and more products may be added.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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Make sure to stock up on s'mores supplies, popcorn, and other snack mixes.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Signature drinks include a miso old fashioned, an oolong Manhattan and the kaffir lime soda, which combines Suntory Roku gin with kaffir lime, lychee, lemon, saffron and soda.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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That means a single booking for European train travel that seamlessly combines services from multiple rail operators across all 27 EU member states, with full passenger rights protection from start to finish.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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This correlates with warmer soils to enhance germination and the absence of frost, which can kill seedlings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Webster and other criminologists note that the reduced flow of ghost guns correlates with a sharply lower rate of shootings by teenagers, who had been heavy users of the guns during the 2020-21 homicide surge.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
1 June 2026
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Focusing on creating stable mixtures with water-soluble substances such as sugar and oil-soluble ones such omega-3 fatty acids, the team developed a capillary-force system for emulsifying small amounts of water and oil.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Studying real products that contain complex PFAS mixtures can help researchers get closer to finding biomarkers that can pinpoint a PFAS source in a person’s blood.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Verb
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For applications requiring precise force interaction, JAKA offers the S Series (S5 and S12), which integrates high-accuracy force sensing and advanced force-control capabilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Newer techniques create a RBS (Risk Breakdown Structure) when the project is in the early design phase (5-10% complete), and constantly integrates risk management solutions in the design and construction phases.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Investors can use $250 as their stop, which roughly corresponds to where the 50-day is currently running and where the stock based before the breakout began.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The first day of that year (1 Muharram ah 1) corresponds to July 16, 622, in the Julian calendar.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
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Two local residents told The Associated Press on Monday that mines producing raw materials for silicon metal — a key industrial substance used in semiconductors, solar panels, and aluminum alloys — are located in mountainous areas about 15 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Namhkam town.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Generating intense magnetic fields Constructed from niobium-tin (Nb3Sn) and niobium-titanium (Nb-Ti), these alloys require liquid helium immersion to lose their electrical resistance.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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The book, by Martyna Majok (of Cost of Living, which was also directed by Bonney), merges past and present through Susanna’s narration, while Bonney has the show’s ensemble onstage around her as their characters interject in Susanna’s story, sometimes to play a scene, sometimes to add commentary.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Palatial splendor merges with chalet coziness, particularly in the raclette and charcuterie-heavy Le Coin Savoyard restaurant (one of three in the hotel and four off-site) and in the salons, where sofas and traditional rugs are illuminated by chandeliers and dim sconces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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