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
Lautanen-Raleigh recommends coriander for baked goods and pickling spice, as well as spice blends, including curry powder, chili powder, and berbere. Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026 Given the frequency of drought patterns, Trappe suggests some other seed blends that are more resilient. Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 Most denim blends using hemp only include 20 or 30 percent of the fiber due to its coarseness. Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 The move blends pop stardom with taxonomy to spotlight the diversity of insects. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The Vizio 55-inch Class Quantum 4K smart TV blends Quantum Dot color richness with Full Array contrast control. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 There will also be occasional single-barrel releases, but the focus will be on the blends. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 Stitchy 5mm tags work best on denim, cottons, and cotton blends. ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Rachel Yve, who posted a 20-minute somatic sleep support session on InsightTimer, blends somatic exercises, breathwork and progressive muscle relaxation, including legs up the wall. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
Inside, the property blends ancient artifacts with contemporary furnishings. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026 The vibe blends everything that makes a darty a darty with wellness stuff that puts movement and recovery at the center. Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 Tracing her journey from the Bronx to global icon, Lopez blends her most iconic hits with personal storytelling, featuring artists and songs that influenced her, and backed by a full orchestra, vocal ensemble and 16 dancers. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Inside, the ground floor is anchored by a sprawling great room defined by timber flooring that blends seamlessly with the wooden walls. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026 Build attribution that blends platform data with what buyers actually tell you. Gaetano Romeo, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Each Perfume Oil blends a single hero note ingredient with skin-softening baobab oil for long-lasting scent and luxurious nourishment. ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Director Bassam Tariq sets a unique tone that blends hardcore action and comedy. John Ross, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026 Melting Flowers combines nectarine, jasmine, gardenia and musks; Musc Pétille blends ambrette, peach nectar, magnolia and sandalwood, while Lubanite mixes marine, smoky and resinous notes including olibanum and ambergris. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
Noun
  • On Labor Day, shoppers can save 20% on the site's sauces and cocktail mixes (use promo code LABORDAY).
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The grain has a sweeter flavor than wheat and can be found in products like baking mixes and beer.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • My experience combines banking and engineering, which pointed to a narrow answer.
    Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The country's largest refiner Marathon Petroleum combines maximum asset utilization with the financial cushion of a 64% ownership stake in its midstream master limited partnership, MPLX .
    Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The reduction correlates to the elimination of FDA support staff roles, or personnel who booked travel and carried out food testing for contamination, creating an administrative slowdown to efficiently carry out key safety and inspection protocol.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
  • According to the company, SignalTrace detects and correlates electronic signals that devices publicly broadcast.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The four samples contained mixtures of reactive dyes rather than the single dyes frequently examined in previous stripping research.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Sliman took up clay and hay mixtures used in village open-air ovens.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Rather than a basic cell update, the system is a adaptable modular architecture that integrates into existing vehicle lines.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Now the company is taking it one step further with Centric AI, which integrates the company’s AI solutions to make product lifecycle decisions and workflows faster and easier for retailers and brands.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The first possibility corresponds to what happens before an observation.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Each set of three bases in the DNA corresponds to a specific amino acid (with three exceptions, each of which signals the end of the protein).
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The new system addresses a critical gap in the nation’s ability to supply powder materials for high‑melting‑temperature alloys.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The design uses spectral beam combining, which merges several fiber-laser beams into a single high-power output.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Valladares is also developing a FMV horror game via his Vallastudio Films that merges analog filmmaking with interactive storytelling.
    Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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