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
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Perhaps the most defining silhouette, safari field jackets with drop shoulders and bellow pockets, are offered in several weights and yarn blends, including the luxurious Giza 45 cotton, in addition to linen, silk and lightweight wool.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The production blends poetry, music, movement, and ritual to honor Black women’s lives and reimagine historical narratives.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The result is a setting that blends period detail with a hands-on, interactive experience for guests.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The classic court-style design blends sporty and timeless details in a way that feels effortlessly cool.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
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
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
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
Noun
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
Perhaps the most defining silhouette, safari field jackets with drop shoulders and bellow pockets, are offered in several weights and yarn blends, including the luxurious Giza 45 cotton, in addition to linen, silk and lightweight wool.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The production blends poetry, music, movement, and ritual to honor Black women’s lives and reimagine historical narratives.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The result is a setting that blends period detail with a hands-on, interactive experience for guests.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The classic court-style design blends sporty and timeless details in a way that feels effortlessly cool.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
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
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
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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Within it, the team can vaporize mixtures containing uranium, cerium, and cesium, and then control how the vapor is cooled.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
24 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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To enhance the shopping experience, Naia integrates an artificial intelligence layer with authentic community behavior, providing deep personalization without stripping away the organic, serendipitous excitement of regular discovery.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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The system integrates whole-body actuation with whole-body perception, allowing movement and sensing to operate cohesively.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 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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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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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 1 Jun. 2026.
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