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
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 animal-free circus show blends choreography with gravity-defying acrobatics on silks and hoops. — ABC News, 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 The company said its ability to accept a wider range of blends could reduce the expense of separating textile waste into extremely pure feedstock streams. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 The nearly 6,000-square-foot space blends contemporary design with details inspired by Amsterdam’s canals, architecture, and landscapes. — Maddie Hiatt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
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 Sea Ranch Lodge, a focal point of a Northern California getaway destination that blends minimalist design with the rocky shores and meadows of the Sonoma County coastline, might have a growth spurt in its future. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 The 170th anniversary encompasses the fall 2026 collection as well, which blends past, present and future with heritage icons, modern design and technical innovation beyond traditional rubber Wellington boots. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 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 Islam has a framework that blends religion and ideas about governance. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026 The native people of this region were not wiped out by smallpox and instead established an independent kingdom that blends a traditional monarchy with Catholicism, thanks to the efforts of some earlier missionaries. — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 Inside, the property blends ancient artifacts with contemporary furnishings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026 The dark comedy, which blends horror, mystery and comedy, won 14 Emmys, a single-season record for a comedy series, including Outstanding Comedy Series. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
Noun
  • Drizzy teased nearly ten new records and mixes in the film, ranging from acoustic ballads to island bops, New Orleans bounce tracks, and another rager with Yeat.
    — Armon Sadler, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Karbowski expects to see dates on labels across the whole grocery store, from beverages to baking mixes.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Organizers say the initiative combines nutrition and education, providing seniors with healthy food options while offering resources about Alzheimer's prevention and brain health.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Conventional tape combines the adhesive material on a backing that’s typically a different, mostly plastic film or paper.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This correlates with a spike in measles cases recorded in August, according to health department data.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Operationally excellent businesses close this gap and ensure that activity correlates to customer value.
    — Rick Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The new analysis used the MagLab’s 21-tesla Fourier-transform ion cyclotron resonance (FT-ICR) mass spectrometer, which can distinguish an enormous number of compounds within extremely complex mixtures.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Peloton already integrates with Apple Health, Fitbit and Garmin Connect.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Both an aging circuit and its backup system failed earlier Monday, impacting the Philadelphia TRACON facility, which integrates radar approach control and air traffic control operations.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This corresponds with an important point in the evolution of the universe called the Epoch of Reionization.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The coordinates of a vector in Hilbert space include information that corresponds to this alignment of peaks and troughs, called a wave’s phase.
    — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) are the absolute rock stars of modern metallurgy.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 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
  • 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
  • Founded by Rachel Dillon in 2019, CSB — formerly named Crop Shop Boutique — merges functional activewear with elevated design.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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