blends 1 of 2

plural of blend

blends

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of blend

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of blends
Noun
Watch for detergent makers to market enzyme blends specifically engineered for cold, which would signal the industry sees cold water as the permanent default. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026 And whether homemade or store bought, different apple cider blends can vary widely in spice levels, sweetness, and tartness. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 The results are an impressive lineup of signature wines, like the Bordeaux-style Eluvium and Rise blends, as well as aromatic petit manseng wines. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 This shop, run by a married couple Tanya and Kevin Boatwright, is known for their homemade spice blends and natural ingredients. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Produced by Puth alongside BloodPop, the project blends jazz, soft rock and yacht rock influences and includes guest appearances from Kenny G, Kenny Loggins and Jeff Goldblum. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026 Blooming Browns This gorgeous mix-and-match design blends 3D florals, airbrushed accents, and giraffe print for a multi-dimensional look. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026 Despite that coverage, its creamy consistency blends easily and sets to a transfer-resistant finish without looking thick or cakey over dry, healing spots. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026 The ube latte blends earthy sweetness with espresso in a way that feels both nostalgic and new, while matcha and its roasted cousin, hōjicha, a roasted tea, bring a black sesame and nutty flavor. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
The seat, which blends portions of Calvert‘s and Kim’s current districts, reaches from Mission Viejo in Orange County into Woodcrest, Menifee and Murrieta in Riverside County. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Building curriculum in partnership with employers that blends technical training with the workplace habits and human competencies that define on-the-job success is part of what makes these pathways work. — Philip Weinberg, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The sophisticated pink tint adds a light touch of color that blends easily into your natural lip shade. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Future Housewives blends science fiction — territory Braga knows well, having worked on several Star Trek series and movies, The Orville and ABC’s Flashforward, among others — and the reality TV world that made Madix a household name. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 The frozen treat blends all the traditional flavors of pecan pie into the creamy ice cream base, giving you all the flavors of the beloved dessert in one delicious bite (and then another bite, and probably a few more, too). — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026 Dubbed Camping House, the project blends a folding shell with modular add-ons to create a compact, off-grid living space that can be deployed in just a few hours. — New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026 The story blends gothic atmosphere, psychological intrigue and erotic thriller elements into a contemporary, high-concept reinvention of the classic tale. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 The series blends traditional melodrama with a Western atmosphere set on ranches and in desert landscapes. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
Noun
  • What’s more, the mixes can be used straight from the envelope as a dry rub for meat, as a base for dips, or even as a popcorn seasoning.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Fans know particular mixes and particular records from clubs, journeys, relationships and periods of their lives.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Her special talent was to make historic gardening techniques and designs accessible for the average gardener, championing the potager—which combines flowers with useful, edible plants—and creating gardens for Elton John and the then Prince of Wales.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The technology combines structured information from the patient’s intake with analysis of facial images.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The evidence is compelling that leadership effectiveness correlates with business performance.
    — Bill Koch, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This correlates with a spike in measles cases recorded in August, according to health department data.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The team experimented with various mixtures of sand and glue, the latter made from gelatin and yeast.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Don’t worry about the chunky look to the newer potting soil mixtures, as this provides good soil aeration.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The transaction further integrates S10 into Avex Music Group.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Method builds on the social aspect and integrates it into the daily routine.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The flight number corresponds to a flight that typically travels from Dubai to Muscat.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This corresponds with an important point in the evolution of the universe called the Epoch of Reionization.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Scandium, a rare-earth element, is used in lightweight aluminum-scandium alloys, including in aerospace components, and in solid oxide fuel cells.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Chloride ions readily attack many alloys, while components around the oxygen-producing anode side are simultaneously subject to strongly oxidizing electrochemical potentials.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Klaviyo merges those interactions for brands to better understand the journey as a bigger picture, rather than viewing each channel in isolation.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Just north of the bridge Swan Falls Road merges with Avalon Road to become Linder Avenue and then, quickly, Linder Road, a major north-south route.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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