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
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Special fiber blends are used for lightweight fabrics that bring durability and breathability into summer denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Most subscriptions included a range of blends either roasted in-house or sourced directly from growers around the world.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Compared to refrigerator-temperature butter, softened butter blends more easily with the other wet ingredients.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
So many foods bring me comfort as cooking and eating are huge sources of creativity for me, but right now my favorite comfort food is a Thai peanut noodle dish my partner makes that is quick, easy and blends so many flavors flawlessly.
—Kurtcia Collazo, IndyStar, 11 Oct. 2025
These days, there is so much whiskey to choose from, with countless bottles in all categories ranging from bourbon to scotch to American single malt to Japanese blends.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Dutch filmmaker Halina Reijn’s English language feature debut blends Mean Girls and Clue to craft a hilarious satire that encapsulates a generation.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
The clinical focus sits on direction and angulation so transplanted hair blends with natural whorls.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Emily’s original work blends absurd comedy, colorful world-building, and cultural critique, often centering outsiders who are trying—and failing—in deeply funny ways, to understand themselves and each other.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
The new style blends a nearly white, soft pink synthetic upper with a pink gradient fade mesh design.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Stretching from pillar to pillar, the sculptural element blends the analog with the digital.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The story of the October Revolution unfolds in a remarkably ambitious 195-minute epic that gracefully blends the personal and the political.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Euphoria blends ancient Greek and Chinese therapies, as these two great civilizations developed similar well-being philosophies that emphasize inner peace, unity, and holistic balance.
—Janine Di Giovanni, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Electric Bloom introduces a new girl group that blends friendship, music, and growing up, just like classic Disney Channel shows many parents grew up loving.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
The curriculum blends behavioral nuance with managerial rigor.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Elazar-Halevi’s fast-paced, live-action YA thriller blends espionage, romance, and coming-of-age drama set against the backdrops of major cities around the world.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Special fiber blends are used for lightweight fabrics that bring durability and breathability into summer denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Most subscriptions included a range of blends either roasted in-house or sourced directly from growers around the world.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Compared to refrigerator-temperature butter, softened butter blends more easily with the other wet ingredients.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
So many foods bring me comfort as cooking and eating are huge sources of creativity for me, but right now my favorite comfort food is a Thai peanut noodle dish my partner makes that is quick, easy and blends so many flavors flawlessly.
—Kurtcia Collazo, IndyStar, 11 Oct. 2025
These days, there is so much whiskey to choose from, with countless bottles in all categories ranging from bourbon to scotch to American single malt to Japanese blends.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Dutch filmmaker Halina Reijn’s English language feature debut blends Mean Girls and Clue to craft a hilarious satire that encapsulates a generation.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
The clinical focus sits on direction and angulation so transplanted hair blends with natural whorls.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Zhou says the film blends 2D and 3D animation techniques in a way she’s trademarked as a distinct narrative approach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Emily’s original work blends absurd comedy, colorful world-building, and cultural critique, often centering outsiders who are trying—and failing—in deeply funny ways, to understand themselves and each other.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
The new style blends a nearly white, soft pink synthetic upper with a pink gradient fade mesh design.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Stretching from pillar to pillar, the sculptural element blends the analog with the digital.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The story of the October Revolution unfolds in a remarkably ambitious 195-minute epic that gracefully blends the personal and the political.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Euphoria blends ancient Greek and Chinese therapies, as these two great civilizations developed similar well-being philosophies that emphasize inner peace, unity, and holistic balance.
—Janine Di Giovanni, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Electric Bloom introduces a new girl group that blends friendship, music, and growing up, just like classic Disney Channel shows many parents grew up loving.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
The curriculum blends behavioral nuance with managerial rigor.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
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Madonna will belatedly mark the 30th anniversary of her 1994 album Bedtime Stories with an EP boasting early demos, alternate mixes, and remixes.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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However, plants with hairy leaves or plants in soilless mixes may do better by being watered from the bottom.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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The result is a compact, efficient, and high-power light source that combines industrial strength with scientific precision.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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The collection combines denim with laser, hand-painting, marbling, photography and more.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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This correlates with warmer soils to enhance germination and the absence of frost, which can kill seedlings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Scientists across the globe have estimated that each degree of global warming correlates to a 4% increase in the intensity of extreme rainfall.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Blooms reach five inches across and appear in flaming red, pink, yellow, orange, and in all possible versions and mixtures of these colors.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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This integrates custom hardware, AI models, motion systems, and software.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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This time around, the winner will be the platform that integrates AI features seamlessly without jeopardizing privacy.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Citi’s $48 price target corresponds to an upside of more than 11%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The ZIP code on the filing corresponds to the New York borough.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Truckle is made of German silver and jeweler’s bronze, which Andrews described as nickel alloys.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Medical applications exploit tantalum; white aerospace applications utilize tantalum alloys in high-temperature turbine components.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To tackle the challenge, the team employed advanced interferometry, a technique that merges laser light reflections from mirrors to detect infinitesimal distance changes.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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At Guardian Litigation Group, the team has created a model that merges legal representation directly into the debt resolution process.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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