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
Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Backed by longtime collaborators David Guy, James Poyser, and Ian Hendrickson-Smith, alongside Brian Richburg, the group blends soul, jazz, hip-hop, and lovers rock into an immersive set.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Organic fabrics like long-staple Turkish-cotton fibers that are made to feel soft to the touch, as well as lightweight and absorbent blends with bamboo were favorites.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
My personal favorite—and most complimented—from Emi Jay blends blends aloe leaf juice and glycerin for a fluffy, ethereal scent.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
The publication noted that the video blends cinematic moments with glimpses of Taylor’s public life, including scenes that highlight the intense media attention surrounding her fame.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Tocobo’s lip masks are made with antioxidant-rich plant oil blends and melt on contact, leaving your pout plump and refreshed.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Her sound blends sleek electropop and dance-pop with R&B influences, anchored by a knack for radio-ready choruses.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026
That figure might rise to the same 30% used in gasoline blends only by 2030, if research and technological developments allow, which means the conflict has brought immediate impact.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
This pattern blends the storytelling rhythm of the Persian mas̄navī (narrative poem written in rhyming couplets) with vernacular Hindi verse forms.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Shot across Spain and Cuba in 4K, HD and 16mm, the project blends autobiography and sensory exploration of hearing loss, migration and motherhood.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Convenience aside, the formula blends tapioca starch and oat-kernel flour for double-duty scalp soothing and oil absorption, with aloe-leaf juice for hair hydration.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Sumrall blends some Steve Spurrier swagger with a demand for toughness and accountability reminiscent of Urban Meyer.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The design blends modern with historic character visible in sliding barn doors and art.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The hotel blends neatly into the soft landscape of Place des Vosges, known for its public garden and red-brick pavilions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
There is one particularly inventive sequence that blends a rendering of Mario in his original 2D 8-bit form, blurry pixels and all, with the 3D beauty of the more modern iterations.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Residents living outside of those eight Southeast Michigan counties will also see fuel savings, Whitmer says, because those counties are already allowed to sell cheaper fuel blends without a waiver.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Backed by longtime collaborators David Guy, James Poyser, and Ian Hendrickson-Smith, alongside Brian Richburg, the group blends soul, jazz, hip-hop, and lovers rock into an immersive set.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Organic fabrics like long-staple Turkish-cotton fibers that are made to feel soft to the touch, as well as lightweight and absorbent blends with bamboo were favorites.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
My personal favorite—and most complimented—from Emi Jay blends blends aloe leaf juice and glycerin for a fluffy, ethereal scent.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
The publication noted that the video blends cinematic moments with glimpses of Taylor’s public life, including scenes that highlight the intense media attention surrounding her fame.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Tocobo’s lip masks are made with antioxidant-rich plant oil blends and melt on contact, leaving your pout plump and refreshed.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Her sound blends sleek electropop and dance-pop with R&B influences, anchored by a knack for radio-ready choruses.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026
That figure might rise to the same 30% used in gasoline blends only by 2030, if research and technological developments allow, which means the conflict has brought immediate impact.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Vita-Prep model effortlessly blends a smooth, uniform salsa.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
This pattern blends the storytelling rhythm of the Persian mas̄navī (narrative poem written in rhyming couplets) with vernacular Hindi verse forms.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Shot across Spain and Cuba in 4K, HD and 16mm, the project blends autobiography and sensory exploration of hearing loss, migration and motherhood.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Convenience aside, the formula blends tapioca starch and oat-kernel flour for double-duty scalp soothing and oil absorption, with aloe-leaf juice for hair hydration.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Sumrall blends some Steve Spurrier swagger with a demand for toughness and accountability reminiscent of Urban Meyer.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The design blends modern with historic character visible in sliding barn doors and art.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The hotel blends neatly into the soft landscape of Place des Vosges, known for its public garden and red-brick pavilions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
There is one particularly inventive sequence that blends a rendering of Mario in his original 2D 8-bit form, blurry pixels and all, with the 3D beauty of the more modern iterations.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
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Morris and Fritjofsson’s first venture, in 2019, was a line of artisanal baking mixes.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Use a house-safe detergent for siding and avoid harsh bleach mixes unless the product is specifically labeled safe for your surface.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Clean Acne features blue LED lights to kill acne-causing bacteria while the Clean Redvolution combines the cleansing power of PMD Clean with the rejuvenating treatment of red light therapy.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Named by Travel + Leisure as one of 2025’s best new hotels, Atzaro Okavango Safari Camp in Botswana combines luxury and responsible tourism.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Jeffery’s lab studies the ageing retina, in which functional decline correlates with mitochondrial deterioration.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Which correlates to a decline in the number of students concentrating and majoring in Black Studies.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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On a computer, Krause pulled up a chromatography analysis, which separates mixtures into individual components.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallons of fermenting fruit rinds for the vibrant aguas frescas chill near the array of drying chilies and madre tallow mixtures, but the tight confines mean some sacrifices.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The production system integrates 24 precision assembly stages and 77 inspection checkpoints, ensuring both efficiency and quality control.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The school integrates four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience through its corporate work study program.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bank of America’s $750 price target corresponds to an upside of 53% for the stock.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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New aluminum alloys were created for several components, including new pistons, and the adoption of titanium over steel led to a 40% reduction in rotating mass.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
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To address these challenges, researchers designed a hybrid composite actuator that combines shape memory alloys (SMAs) with shape memory polymers (SMPs).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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This type of technology merges physical and digital worlds, allowing users to interact with 3D digital content anchored in their real-world environments.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Still, mid-month will be all the more romantic and otherworldly, as Mars merges with dreamy Neptune while Venus forms a sweet sextile to Jupiter in Cancer on April 13.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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