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
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Highly skilled therapists offer signature treatments including Balinese deep-tissue massages and the use of aromatic oil blends made from local herbs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
In many cases, simpler formulas are more effective than products loaded with proprietary blends.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The mix blends aromatics like onion, garlic, cinnamon, and molasses to create a sweet, salty, and savory bite.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
Whether made from fresh juice, yogurt blends or smoothies, the process typically involves pouring ingredients into molds and leaving them in the freezer for hours.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
Finished in Storm Cloud exterior paint with black interior trim, this hybrid SUV blends efficiency, technology and practicality in a way that resonates strongly with modern drivers.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Warm, creamy, and irresistibly gooey, this cheesy bean dip blends refried and black beans into a velvety base layered with tangy salsa and taco seasoning.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Pilotless helicopter design blends proven airframe with autonomy The R66 Turbinetruck combines an existing commercial helicopter with advanced autonomous controls.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Apple TV‘s Murderbot blends science-fiction, comedy, human emotion and many more elements, so the music is just as eclectic.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 7 May 2026
This title stars Mario and his friends and blends the series power-ups and characters with the core rules of the sport.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The shoe also blends small hits of purple and red throughout.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The company blends the nostalgia of bookstore browsing with modern, audio-first habits, testing what storytelling spaces may look like in the future.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2026
That's not the case with the new Motorola Razr Ultra, which blends good performance and high design with software that gets the job done.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
This intimate drama blends elements of tragicomedy and an observational road movie.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 May 2026
The beverage blends orange cordial and hibiscus agave with Lime’s signature frozen margarita, offering a bold twist on a classic to accompany award-winning mahi nahi tacos or a Porkito burrito.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Materials like micro-modal or bamboo blends combine softness with the ability to pull moisture away from the skin, helping keep it drier throughout the day.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Highly skilled therapists offer signature treatments including Balinese deep-tissue massages and the use of aromatic oil blends made from local herbs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
In many cases, simpler formulas are more effective than products loaded with proprietary blends.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The mix blends aromatics like onion, garlic, cinnamon, and molasses to create a sweet, salty, and savory bite.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
Whether made from fresh juice, yogurt blends or smoothies, the process typically involves pouring ingredients into molds and leaving them in the freezer for hours.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
Finished in Storm Cloud exterior paint with black interior trim, this hybrid SUV blends efficiency, technology and practicality in a way that resonates strongly with modern drivers.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Warm, creamy, and irresistibly gooey, this cheesy bean dip blends refried and black beans into a velvety base layered with tangy salsa and taco seasoning.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Pilotless helicopter design blends proven airframe with autonomy The R66 Turbinetruck combines an existing commercial helicopter with advanced autonomous controls.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The restaurant blends Mexican flavors with subtle fusion touches, including ingredients like miso and shoyu folded into dishes across the menu.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Apple TV‘s Murderbot blends science-fiction, comedy, human emotion and many more elements, so the music is just as eclectic.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 7 May 2026
This title stars Mario and his friends and blends the series power-ups and characters with the core rules of the sport.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The shoe also blends small hits of purple and red throughout.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The company blends the nostalgia of bookstore browsing with modern, audio-first habits, testing what storytelling spaces may look like in the future.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2026
That's not the case with the new Motorola Razr Ultra, which blends good performance and high design with software that gets the job done.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
This intimate drama blends elements of tragicomedy and an observational road movie.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 May 2026
The beverage blends orange cordial and hibiscus agave with Lime’s signature frozen margarita, offering a bold twist on a classic to accompany award-winning mahi nahi tacos or a Porkito burrito.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
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Aside from Target’s Good & Gather brand trail mix, these snack mixes were sold in retail stores, online and via QVC shopping network.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Now 76, her approach to travel combines practicality with personal comfort.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Inside, the formula combines four forms of vitamin C—ascorbyl glucoside, ascorbic acid, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, and sodium ascorbyl phosphate—for a more layered, stable approach to brightening and antioxidant protection.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 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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Health Highroad also notes that higher vagal tone correlates with lower resting anxiety, better emotional regulation and faster heart rate recovery after stress exposure.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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Accessibility 25 mixtures by helicopter from Bali, flying over the Gili island, or landing in the rice fields, or a two-hour drive from the main airport in Lombok.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Previous methods required researchers to extract proteins from bacterial mixtures containing thousands of other molecules, a process that significantly limited throughput.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The architecture integrates with Veza—whose patented access graph maps over 30 billion permissions across human, machine, and AI identities—and Armis, which extends visibility to OT, IoT, medical devices, and critical infrastructure.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Its latest model, SenseNova U1, integrates language and vision processing into a single system, improving speed and efficiency by removing the need to translate different modes.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Each assault count corresponds to a moment Mendoza Hernandez’s car lurched forward, about seven seconds apart.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Anika Reed The Costume Institute exhibit has a distinct theme each year that corresponds with the Met Gala.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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The goal is to identify alloys that maintain the high melting temperature of tungsten while improving its ductility for practical use.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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By the Second World War, the steel alloys had improved in composition, metal fabrication methods made armor more homogeneous, and the thickness was increased to create much tougher plating.—
David Szondy
May 07,
New Atlas,
7 May 2026
Verb
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In this particular case, Elordi’s Pluto merges with Jenner’s Venus (love, attraction, pleasure) and Mars (passion, desire, energy).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Erwin says this approach merges a traditional filmmaking process into a digital world, rather than replacing cameras and actors with prompts.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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