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, 21 May 2026
Many cookware brands use proprietary coating blends and don’t fully disclose what’s inside them.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
For tea, Osulloc Tea House Bukchon in Bukchon Hanok Village provides an introduction to Korean tea culture, from ceremonial matcha to seasonal blends.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
These are chefs who spend months, sometimes years, refining details like beef blends, onion thickness, bun sourcing, smash technique, sauce ratios and cheese placement.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Ashwagandha powder can be stirred into your home cup for a fraction of what functional coffee blends charge.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The project blends soccer, youth and culture into a lasting symbol of Inglewood pride.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Red jalapeños are tasty in fresh salsas, stir-fries, and dehydrated spice blends, but green jalapeños are the best choice for jalapeño poppers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
State and federal taxes, seasonal demand and even more expensive fuel blends needed for warmer weather are all pieces of the pie.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The dermatology and wellness center blends functional and aesthetic medicine to offer treatments designed to enhance natural features rather than dramatically alter them.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Spanning just shy of 7,000 square feet, the oceanfront pad offers five bedrooms and seven bathrooms across two floors and seamlessly blends classic and contemporary features.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Juneau blends towering glaciers, the Tongass National Forest and rich Indigenous culture.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The film is a stop-motion animation feature that blends deadpan wit and surreal situations into a reflection on existential whiplash.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
The country’s approach blends medical-grade skincare with lifestyle wellness rather than emphasizing surgical procedures.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Built atop ancient pre-Columbian sites—such as Huaca Pucllana (a pre-Inca religious shrine), located in the center of the Miraflores neighborhood—the city blends deep Indigenous pasts with colonial and modern influences.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
India is emerging as a destination for holistic beauty tourism that blends Ayurvedic wellness retreats — including Ananda in the Himalayas and Kerala coastal centers — with modern cosmetic clinics in Mumbai and Delhi.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Noun
Midcentury furniture from designer Sergio Rodrigues blends with practical design features and natural materials.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Many cookware brands use proprietary coating blends and don’t fully disclose what’s inside them.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
For tea, Osulloc Tea House Bukchon in Bukchon Hanok Village provides an introduction to Korean tea culture, from ceremonial matcha to seasonal blends.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
These are chefs who spend months, sometimes years, refining details like beef blends, onion thickness, bun sourcing, smash technique, sauce ratios and cheese placement.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Ashwagandha powder can be stirred into your home cup for a fraction of what functional coffee blends charge.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The project blends soccer, youth and culture into a lasting symbol of Inglewood pride.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Red jalapeños are tasty in fresh salsas, stir-fries, and dehydrated spice blends, but green jalapeños are the best choice for jalapeño poppers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
State and federal taxes, seasonal demand and even more expensive fuel blends needed for warmer weather are all pieces of the pie.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Verb
This one blends apple and pear for sweetness and texture.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The dermatology and wellness center blends functional and aesthetic medicine to offer treatments designed to enhance natural features rather than dramatically alter them.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Spanning just shy of 7,000 square feet, the oceanfront pad offers five bedrooms and seven bathrooms across two floors and seamlessly blends classic and contemporary features.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Juneau blends towering glaciers, the Tongass National Forest and rich Indigenous culture.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The film is a stop-motion animation feature that blends deadpan wit and surreal situations into a reflection on existential whiplash.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
The country’s approach blends medical-grade skincare with lifestyle wellness rather than emphasizing surgical procedures.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Built atop ancient pre-Columbian sites—such as Huaca Pucllana (a pre-Inca religious shrine), located in the center of the Miraflores neighborhood—the city blends deep Indigenous pasts with colonial and modern influences.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
India is emerging as a destination for holistic beauty tourism that blends Ayurvedic wellness retreats — including Ananda in the Himalayas and Kerala coastal centers — with modern cosmetic clinics in Mumbai and Delhi.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
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Saint-Gobain reports their 3D printing mixes now achieve more than 49% lower CO₂ than regular mortar, and the Gemert bridge helped prove out these formulations.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Last month, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company also voluntarily recalled certain hot cocoa mixes and other powdered beverage products due to fears they may be contaminated with Salmonella.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2026
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The itinerary combines high-speed rail travel, historic cities and optional cultural excursions.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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His professional background combines real estate development, brand-building, and operational management across multiple sectors.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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For a recent study in the journal Intelligence, Stanisław Czerwiński of the University of Gdańsk in Poland and his colleagues investigated how intelligence correlates with mental health.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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The price of ethanol roughly correlates to the price of oil.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Divers often use specialized breathing mixtures, such as nitrogen and oxygen, to prevent this condition.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The complaint alleges Derrick demonstrated how to manufacture detonators and volatile explosive compounds, including nickel aminoguanidine perchlorate, ethylene glycol dinitrate, HMTD, hexamine dinitrate and ammonium nitrate mixtures capable of causing catastrophic damage.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Consus integrates institutional research with tactical portfolio management intended to adapt to economic conditions, interest-rate movements, and inflationary pressures.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The model also boasts 800 V charging and cell-to-body integration, a structural load-bearing battery design that integrates battery cells directly into the vehicle’s floor and walls.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Is there a way of describing economic growth that doesn’t implicitly depend on some homogeneous, material substance that corresponds to measures like GDP?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Every shot corresponds to an idea.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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These include serving as a flying test bed for in orbit manufacturing of alloys, composite materials, and fibers as well as research and production of space medicine.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Move up to Centre-Line trim for an additional £2,500 and the CX-5 gains 19-inch alloys, leather upholstery, a powered tailgate, keyless entry, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display and wireless smartphone connectivity.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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This contract merges the Thermal Protection Shield (TPS) and Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) programs.—
adityajadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Historic power collides with modern reality The King’s Speech merges the historic power and grandeur of Britain with the reality of the modern United Kingdom, a midsized country with an underfunded military, rising debt and waning international influence.—
Pan Pylas,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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