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
Buff blends diagnostics and the latest and most significant findings in functional medicine with conventional medicine. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026 Dollar Tree carries a surprising lineup of protein-forward snacks, including shakes, jerky, nut blends, protein bars and ready-to-eat meal kits, that can quietly do a lot of nutritional work for a buck or two. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 It’s being replaced by native grasses, clover blends, gravel gardens, and layered groundcovers that require less water and maintenance, while delivering greater texture and regional character. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Featuring a crust made with fresh thyme, this tomato tart blends herbs, butter, tomato and goat cheese for a delicious, elegant savory treat. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 The collection intersects performance and sartorial by developing technical fabrics in pure wool or stretch wool-nylon blends that have a freedom of movement. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 This lengthy 2xLP blends archival material, recorded between 2013 and 2016, with more recent cuts. Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026 Orange-pineapple juice blends with sweet tea to make a spirited cocktail that will hit the spot on game day or a pool day. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Mindful Archery blends meditation, breathwork, nature immersion and arrows to help participants release stress and invite change. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Verb
The collection, codesigned by Jenner and Aiello, blends Hollywood glamour with Jenner’s distinct approach to style. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 More than a century ago, French Catholic missionaries introduced winemaking to northern Yunnan, producing vines for sacramental wine and leaving behind a legacy that blends European techniques with local Tibetan culture. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Summerween is a mid-summer celebration of Halloween that blends the nostalgia of the fall holiday with warm-weather aesthetics. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 The sheen is light as a feather, blends like a dream, and at SPF 50, is a serious sunscreen in its own right. Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Rather than dishes sitting loose on the floor, bowls are set into cabinetry, furniture or a dedicated nook that blends with the rest of your space. Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field. Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 His work, which blends documentary photography with conceptual practice, has earned honors including the Hasselblad Award and the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026 The lightweight cream deposits a subtle wash of color, and blends tracelessly to create a fresh-faced, no-makeup-makeup finish. Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
Noun
  • State and national trends Previous outbreaks have been linked to bagged salad mixes/kits, cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas, and green onions, MDHSS has noted.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
  • High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are metallurgy’s version of having your cake and eating it too, combining multiple elements to create unusual mixes of desirable properties.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • When this anger combines with the anonymity afforded by the internet, backlash is almost inevitable, Sarkis previously told USA TODAY.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Its body is made from Grade 5 titanium that combines strength, corrosion resistance, and low weight.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Need for cognition correlates with intelligence but is not the same thing.
    David Brooks, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Nostalgia correlates with pro-social behavior.
    Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • New methods for testing chemical mixtures Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce and released into the environment.
    Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • More recently, drones have been used to drop incendiary mixtures that ignite apartment buildings and residential blocks.
    David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • This first-to-market agentic commerce solution integrates Glance's AI platform natively with Samsung's Tizen OS, enabling interactive browsing.
    Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The partnership highlights the growing potential of Poltrona Frau’s Custom Interiors unit and its leadership in developing furniture that integrates into high-profile cultural and architectural projects.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
    Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Broadly speaking, resource discussions often focus on three categories of asteroid — water-rich carbonaceous asteroids, metallic asteroids rich in iron-nickel alloys, and stony asteroids that contain iron, nickel, and magnesium.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • At Mach 3, the aircraft’s skin could exceed temperatures of 300°C (572°F), hot enough to weaken conventional aluminum alloys.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The Future is Right Now Luxury eyewear that merges technology and top-notch service is not some future aspiration.
    K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The first merges Birkenstock’s first-ever sandal, the one-strap Madrid from 1963, featured with the Big Buckle, and is merged with its successor, the Arizona sandal launched in 1973 and defined by the brand’s original square buckles.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 June 2026

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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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