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
Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Margarine producers also add flavors such as diacetyl, a distinctive butter-flavor molecule, and blends of whey components and preservatives to replicate the flavor of butter.
—Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
These old-field blends were mostly planted by Italian farmers who knew how to hedge their bets.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
This playful design blends pink, green, and dark green tones, giving subtle art deco vibes.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 June 2026
The movement’s messaging blends self-deprecating humor with political criticism.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Opening on Juneteenth, the $850-million Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side blends museum, park and community hub, aiming to draw up to 1 million visitors annually.
—Sophia Tareen, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The cocktail menu blends astrology and biodynamics, with drinks revolving around cosmic rhythms.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Many substitute compact sand, faux turf, or clay blends.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
The broader Lanserhof approach blends traditional naturopathy with the latest medical findings, energy medicine, psychology and chronomedicine.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Anchored by a mesmerizing lead performance from Cemre Paksoy, the film blends scam-call paranoia, erotic fixation, and existential dread into a vision that’s difficult to shake even in a trailer that’s barely two minutes long.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 June 2026
The restaurant focuses on seasonal ingredients with a menu that blends coastal flavors and new-school techniques, all served in its stylish dining room.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Turku, one of Finland’s oldest cities and a former capital, sits on the southwest coast and blends a thriving art and food scene with museums, riverboat tours and water sports.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Her styling of 2025 Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, in particular, has helped establish the Dallas Wings guard as a fashion icon, known for a sporty-prep aesthetic that blends traditionally masculine and feminine elements.
—Avery Stone, Time, 9 June 2026
Any touch of the brake pedal adds friction brakes, regardless of drive mode, because Rivian blends regen and friction braking.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
This hybrid approach blends wild genetics with the consistency of cultivation.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Noun
Soon my entire feed was pugs and poodles and beagles and portmanteau blends with absurd names like golden doodle and cavapoo.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Margarine producers also add flavors such as diacetyl, a distinctive butter-flavor molecule, and blends of whey components and preservatives to replicate the flavor of butter.
—Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
These old-field blends were mostly planted by Italian farmers who knew how to hedge their bets.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
This playful design blends pink, green, and dark green tones, giving subtle art deco vibes.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 June 2026
The movement’s messaging blends self-deprecating humor with political criticism.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Opening on Juneteenth, the $850-million Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side blends museum, park and community hub, aiming to draw up to 1 million visitors annually.
—Sophia Tareen, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The cocktail menu blends astrology and biodynamics, with drinks revolving around cosmic rhythms.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Many substitute compact sand, faux turf, or clay blends.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Verb
From a looks perspective, the XLE blends right in with the rest of the Mammoth lineup.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
The broader Lanserhof approach blends traditional naturopathy with the latest medical findings, energy medicine, psychology and chronomedicine.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Anchored by a mesmerizing lead performance from Cemre Paksoy, the film blends scam-call paranoia, erotic fixation, and existential dread into a vision that’s difficult to shake even in a trailer that’s barely two minutes long.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 June 2026
The restaurant focuses on seasonal ingredients with a menu that blends coastal flavors and new-school techniques, all served in its stylish dining room.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Turku, one of Finland’s oldest cities and a former capital, sits on the southwest coast and blends a thriving art and food scene with museums, riverboat tours and water sports.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Her styling of 2025 Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, in particular, has helped establish the Dallas Wings guard as a fashion icon, known for a sporty-prep aesthetic that blends traditionally masculine and feminine elements.
—Avery Stone, Time, 9 June 2026
Any touch of the brake pedal adds friction brakes, regardless of drive mode, because Rivian blends regen and friction braking.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
This hybrid approach blends wild genetics with the consistency of cultivation.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
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The milk powder recall affects everything from potato chips to chocolate drink mixes, and more products may be added.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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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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With each development milestone, MBDA moves closer to delivering a next-generation air-to-air weapon that combines advanced sensors, extended range, and superior flexibility.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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After Rieder wins the second ball and combines with Ndoye, Widmer dashes forward and attacks the space between Kosovo’s full-back and left-winger.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Mounted on either side of the steering wheel, each Halo wheel correlates with functions that get brought up on the digital gauge cluster depending on how they are pushed, pulled, slid, or rotated.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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This copy number variation correlates directly with salivary amylase protein levels — more copies, more enzyme, more starch-digesting capacity.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughout a continuous fat matrix.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The scientists demonstrated that tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) spontaneously formed when mixtures of purified coat protein and its genomic RNA were incubated together.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The device integrates both the signal encoder and optical detector on a single silicon chip manufactured using an eight-inch wafer process commonly used in semiconductor production.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Each piece carries a sense of place, but also integrates quietly into everyday life.—
Rebecca Cope,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 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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In addition, unlike older designs that use traditional alloys, Fyne Audio utilizes newer high-performance materials to push audio performance further.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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Department of Defense sourcing rules that become effective January 1, 2027, will restrict the use of tungsten metal powders and heavy alloys mined, refined, and produced in China.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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An elephant’s head merges with the body of a cactus that wears Birkenstock-style sandals.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
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The barrel-leg is so trendy right now, and this Lululemon find merges the cut with a cozy pair of sweats, resulting in polished, modern pants that look and feel good.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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