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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
In addition, 12 adult transition students help run a monthly farm stand, selling produce and spice blends to the community.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
This dreamy dessert recipe blends together the cream cheese flavor of a cheesecake with the airy creaminess of the classic Italian cake.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Spice blends such as baharat, garam masala, five-spice powder, or chili powder work well too, especially with a pinch of brown sugar.
—Maria Helm Sinskey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Similarly, the Polar Loop blends right in at the gym but sticks out like a sore thumb when paired with a fancy outfit for a night on the town.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
The dramedy, shot with a skeleton crew of only 10 people, blends narrative and documentary styles to follow its title character through a day of red tape, cultural identity and survival through laughter.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The first module focuses on recovering spinnable polyester from waste textiles, including post-consumer polycotton blends sourced from Switzerland, the European Union and the United Kingdom.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
The video blends stylized stunt sequences with behind-the-scenes moments from a fictional film set, giving the pop star a chance to lean into an unexpected action-hero persona.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2026
Willard’s main slogan, one yet to adorn a T-shirt, blends two sometimes opposing concepts into six simple words.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The roughly 7,500-square-foot main residence is painted a soft lime-green hue that blends with the lush foliage surrounding the entrance.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Boston Boston blends a deep colonial history with a thriving modern waterfront.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
That film is all about the dreamy juke-joint musical sequence that blends eras and cultures.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Dazzling string lights An outdoor kitchen designed by Becky Shea of BS/D, an AD Pro member, blends Scandinavian design with natural outdoor elements and a fun addition of string lights.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Those dishes—and the loving way that 82 Queen prepares them—helped popularize and define Lowcountry cuisine, which uniquely blends the African, French, Caribbean, and Anglo-Saxon influences that have shaped the area.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The exhibition reimagines graffiti as a dynamic cultural force and blends two and three-dimensional works together.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
The backstory Opened in 2013, Nômade, along with its sister property, Be Tulum, blends sustainable living with luxury amenities and a glamping-like experience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
In addition, 12 adult transition students help run a monthly farm stand, selling produce and spice blends to the community.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
This dreamy dessert recipe blends together the cream cheese flavor of a cheesecake with the airy creaminess of the classic Italian cake.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Spice blends such as baharat, garam masala, five-spice powder, or chili powder work well too, especially with a pinch of brown sugar.
—Maria Helm Sinskey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Similarly, the Polar Loop blends right in at the gym but sticks out like a sore thumb when paired with a fancy outfit for a night on the town.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
The dramedy, shot with a skeleton crew of only 10 people, blends narrative and documentary styles to follow its title character through a day of red tape, cultural identity and survival through laughter.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The first module focuses on recovering spinnable polyester from waste textiles, including post-consumer polycotton blends sourced from Switzerland, the European Union and the United Kingdom.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
The video blends stylized stunt sequences with behind-the-scenes moments from a fictional film set, giving the pop star a chance to lean into an unexpected action-hero persona.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Look no further than this two-story renovated machiya that masterfully blends old-school charm with modern, functional design.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2026
Willard’s main slogan, one yet to adorn a T-shirt, blends two sometimes opposing concepts into six simple words.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The roughly 7,500-square-foot main residence is painted a soft lime-green hue that blends with the lush foliage surrounding the entrance.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Boston Boston blends a deep colonial history with a thriving modern waterfront.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
That film is all about the dreamy juke-joint musical sequence that blends eras and cultures.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Dazzling string lights An outdoor kitchen designed by Becky Shea of BS/D, an AD Pro member, blends Scandinavian design with natural outdoor elements and a fun addition of string lights.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Those dishes—and the loving way that 82 Queen prepares them—helped popularize and define Lowcountry cuisine, which uniquely blends the African, French, Caribbean, and Anglo-Saxon influences that have shaped the area.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The exhibition reimagines graffiti as a dynamic cultural force and blends two and three-dimensional works together.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
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Over time, the organic materials in most potting mixes, such as peat moss, bark, compost, or coconut coir, break down.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Deli Spices from McCallen was the runner up for their authentic Mexican spice seasoning mixes.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mercury combines with Mars in your 6th House of Healthcare, pushing you to streamline tasks, speak up about workloads, and improve routines.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The belt bag combines practicality with a sporty edge, designed to be worn around the waist or slung crossbody for hands-free ease.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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In spite of this gap, modern neuroscience has made significant progress mapping the neural correlates of consciousness (NCC) — identifying patterns and brain regions that reliably track specific conscious states.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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These findings don’t mean weight loss is futile; even short-term weight loss correlates with improvements in metabolic health.—
Lori Youmshajekian,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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The challenges lie mostly in the big difference between gasoline and diesel engine designs; specifically compression ratios and fuel mixtures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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Without aluminum alloys and other metallic mixtures, assembly lines churning out modern tanks, trucks and airplanes would grind to a halt.—
Thomas Robertson,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Built around a compact semiconductor laser framework, the system integrates a multi-wavelength configuration operating across green, blue, and infrared laser bands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Yoga teacher Katy Vanek integrates the animals into the flow of the class.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not every zodiac sign corresponds to a month.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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This corresponds to a younger Universe of roughly 13 billion years.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yet traditional metal alloys become difficult to manufacture and handle when their diameters shrink.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Without aluminum alloys and other metallic mixtures, assembly lines churning out modern tanks, trucks and airplanes would grind to a halt.—
Thomas Robertson,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The technology efficiently merges light from dozens of semiconductor lasers into a single optical fiber while keeping energy losses extremely low.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Located in the downtown Arts District, Camélia merges French and Japanese cuisines.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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