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
Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Sluggy surfaces, inky indigo, green casts, wool and cashmere blends and flocked finishes put a denim spin on it.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Golden-hour yellow blends seamlessly with a swirl of flaming orange, hot pink, and peach.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 June 2026
The wine is built on blends, typically Garganega, Trebbiano, Trebbianello (a local strain of Friulano), Bianca Fernanda (a clone of Cortese) and Malvasia, grown on hills that once marked the edge of glacial retreat.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Some of my favorite dependable pairs of jeans are now available in linen blends, like Levi’s Ribcage Wide-leg Linen + Denim Jeans, now on sale for just $50.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
This trendy outdoor party theme blends elements of a modern party with the garden setting of the Regency era, inspired by none other than Bridgerton.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Produced by Zakk Cervini (Bring Me the Horizon, Yungblud/Aerosmith) the song blends crunching riffs with Tankian’s unmistakably operatic panic-siren delivery.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 May 2026
Flannery, a prolific singer-songwriter, blends bluegrass, country and rock, and has 14 albums to his credit.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Steve Muscato, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Mina the Hollower blends elements of retro Zelda adventures like Link’s Awakening with more modern games like Elden Ring, and randomizing things in Mina’s world provides some thorny challenges right from the start.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 27 May 2026
But the true power forward is becoming just as hard to find in the modern game, and Belchetz blends huge physical traits with legit offensive ability.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The remaining share comes from a phygital approach that blends both in-person and virtual moments.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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
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As for zero-proof versions, blends are seasonal and every bit as unexpected as the bar’s cocktails.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Sluggy surfaces, inky indigo, green casts, wool and cashmere blends and flocked finishes put a denim spin on it.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Golden-hour yellow blends seamlessly with a swirl of flaming orange, hot pink, and peach.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 June 2026
The wine is built on blends, typically Garganega, Trebbiano, Trebbianello (a local strain of Friulano), Bianca Fernanda (a clone of Cortese) and Malvasia, grown on hills that once marked the edge of glacial retreat.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Some of my favorite dependable pairs of jeans are now available in linen blends, like Levi’s Ribcage Wide-leg Linen + Denim Jeans, now on sale for just $50.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
This trendy outdoor party theme blends elements of a modern party with the garden setting of the Regency era, inspired by none other than Bridgerton.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Produced by Zakk Cervini (Bring Me the Horizon, Yungblud/Aerosmith) the song blends crunching riffs with Tankian’s unmistakably operatic panic-siren delivery.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 May 2026
Flannery, a prolific singer-songwriter, blends bluegrass, country and rock, and has 14 albums to his credit.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Verb
Known for his calm under pressure and strategic foresight, Steve blends practical crisis management skills with the enduring lessons of history to help leaders navigate uncertainty with confidence.
—Steve Muscato, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Mina the Hollower blends elements of retro Zelda adventures like Link’s Awakening with more modern games like Elden Ring, and randomizing things in Mina’s world provides some thorny challenges right from the start.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 27 May 2026
But the true power forward is becoming just as hard to find in the modern game, and Belchetz blends huge physical traits with legit offensive ability.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The remaining share comes from a phygital approach that blends both in-person and virtual moments.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
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Make sure to stock up on s'mores supplies, popcorn, and other snack mixes.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Martin Blackburn Martin is a documentary, commercial and branded filmmaker currently independently co-producing his debut feature documentary about Raphael, a music curator who built a global audience through his mixes.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Signature drinks include a miso old fashioned, an oolong Manhattan and the kaffir lime soda, which combines Suntory Roku gin with kaffir lime, lychee, lemon, saffron and soda.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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That means a single booking for European train travel that seamlessly combines services from multiple rail operators across all 27 EU member states, with full passenger rights protection from start to finish.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Reality is a system where prosecutorial vigor often correlates with public attention.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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Net Promoter Score One of the most telling indicators is our Net Promoter Score, which correlates strongly with future referral volume.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Focusing on creating stable mixtures with water-soluble substances such as sugar and oil-soluble ones such omega-3 fatty acids, the team developed a capillary-force system for emulsifying small amounts of water and oil.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Studying real products that contain complex PFAS mixtures can help researchers get closer to finding biomarkers that can pinpoint a PFAS source in a person’s blood.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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For applications requiring precise force interaction, JAKA offers the S Series (S5 and S12), which integrates high-accuracy force sensing and advanced force-control capabilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Newer techniques create a RBS (Risk Breakdown Structure) when the project is in the early design phase (5-10% complete), and constantly integrates risk management solutions in the design and construction phases.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Investors can use $250 as their stop, which roughly corresponds to where the 50-day is currently running and where the stock based before the breakout began.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The first day of that year (1 Muharram ah 1) corresponds to July 16, 622, in the Julian calendar.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
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Two local residents told The Associated Press on Monday that mines producing raw materials for silicon metal — a key industrial substance used in semiconductors, solar panels, and aluminum alloys — are located in mountainous areas about 15 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Namhkam town.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Generating intense magnetic fields Constructed from niobium-tin (Nb3Sn) and niobium-titanium (Nb-Ti), these alloys require liquid helium immersion to lose their electrical resistance.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Materia is a functional and inclusive fashion brand that merges aesthetics with accessible design, leveraging adaptive constructions and ergonomic design principles.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The footage merges in the middle and then morphs into video of other natural wonders from Monet’s garden — sunflowers, pink asters, golden marigolds and more, forming an ever-shifting landscape.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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