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
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
And while new launches come and go, staples like Burberry Her, Marc Jacobs Daisy, and Carolina Herrera Good Girl remain beloved for their polished, feminine blends (and vanity-worthy bottles).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2025
Dreamed up at Neiman Marcus in the 1950s, this retro classic blends creamy cheese, bacon, and green onions, then sneaks in almonds for a little surprise crunch.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Anjali Bhargava, the owner of Anjali’s Cup, which sells chai concentrate and turmeric blends, said the current economic climate and tariffs are threatening her livelihood.
—Shawn Baldwin, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Its design blends sculpted carbon fiber with crimson hues, creating a visual symphony that feels alive even at rest.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Each drink blends Chick-fil-A’s signature Icedream dessert with peppermint bark chips and syrup for a sweet, minty twist that turns any moment — from morning coffee runs to dessert cravings — into a little holiday treat.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Known for sustainable, eco-friendly practices, Fixi blends local ingredients with innovative techniques for an unforgettable experience.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Pie crusts, casseroles, marinades and spice blends can all be made weeks in advance and frozen.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Today, Peru blends its rich past with an eye toward the future, aiming to preserve this cultural and natural wonderland for generations of adventurers to come.
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Both a sports stadium and concert venue, MetLife blends the two passions that built the music giant who was once a small-town football dreamer.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
It's built around a simple but effective formula, which blends social manipulation with technical stealth.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The idea began in the Preston Innovation Laboratory at Rice, where research blends materials science, fluid mechanics, and robotics.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Rather than waiting for illnesses to strike, OACEUS focuses on prevention, offering a comprehensive model that blends virtual medical access and financial benefits.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Each piece blends the brand’s original Y2K visual language with construction and detailing intended to appeal to both returning fans and younger consumers newly drawn to the aesthetic.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Skyridge Glamping For a couple’s getaway, the adults-only Skyridge Glamping near Kananaskis Village blends luxury with nature inside eco-cabins that bring the outdoors inside.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
In recent years, what was seen as a purely utilitarian style has gotten a second look from designer labels, who’ve pushed the zip fleece in new directions with bold patterns and fabric blends that incorporate natural fibers.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
And while new launches come and go, staples like Burberry Her, Marc Jacobs Daisy, and Carolina Herrera Good Girl remain beloved for their polished, feminine blends (and vanity-worthy bottles).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2025
Dreamed up at Neiman Marcus in the 1950s, this retro classic blends creamy cheese, bacon, and green onions, then sneaks in almonds for a little surprise crunch.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Anjali Bhargava, the owner of Anjali’s Cup, which sells chai concentrate and turmeric blends, said the current economic climate and tariffs are threatening her livelihood.
—Shawn Baldwin, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Its design blends sculpted carbon fiber with crimson hues, creating a visual symphony that feels alive even at rest.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Each drink blends Chick-fil-A’s signature Icedream dessert with peppermint bark chips and syrup for a sweet, minty twist that turns any moment — from morning coffee runs to dessert cravings — into a little holiday treat.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Known for sustainable, eco-friendly practices, Fixi blends local ingredients with innovative techniques for an unforgettable experience.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Pie crusts, casseroles, marinades and spice blends can all be made weeks in advance and frozen.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
The result is a Biggie Bag jingle that blends 80s hip-hop, disco and the KC native’s comedic appeal.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Today, Peru blends its rich past with an eye toward the future, aiming to preserve this cultural and natural wonderland for generations of adventurers to come.
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Both a sports stadium and concert venue, MetLife blends the two passions that built the music giant who was once a small-town football dreamer.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
It's built around a simple but effective formula, which blends social manipulation with technical stealth.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The idea began in the Preston Innovation Laboratory at Rice, where research blends materials science, fluid mechanics, and robotics.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Rather than waiting for illnesses to strike, OACEUS focuses on prevention, offering a comprehensive model that blends virtual medical access and financial benefits.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Each piece blends the brand’s original Y2K visual language with construction and detailing intended to appeal to both returning fans and younger consumers newly drawn to the aesthetic.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Skyridge Glamping For a couple’s getaway, the adults-only Skyridge Glamping near Kananaskis Village blends luxury with nature inside eco-cabins that bring the outdoors inside.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
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Meghan previously sent Kris other products from her brand, including jams, honey and crepe mixes.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The organization explained that the shelter avoids labeling dogs by breed to help reduce breed bias, which can negatively affect adoption rates, especially for pit bull-type mixes.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Poppy seed dressing, popularized in the 1950s, combines sugar, vinegar, mustard, onion and oil with poppy seeds.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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His keen playful writing combines magical realism, genre-busting humor, literary zip—and there are few people better suited to adapting Wilder than Ethan Lipton.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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This also correlates with an increase in the number of Americans who hold a positive view of religion.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Justice represents the Sun in Libra, and the Two of Swords correlates to the Moon in Libra.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
20 Oct. 2025
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The results showed that hives treated with mixtures containing methyl oleate were far less likely to rear new queens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Etouffees, stewy mixtures served over rice whose name is derived from the French word for smothered.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lasky also integrates tangential but no-less-compelling topics, like the show-stopping style of Iris Apfel and her influence on Lasky’s mother, and Lasky’s evergreen obsession with The Shining.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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BioLife integrates artificial intelligence into its operations and care delivery.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This new forecast corresponds to upside of around 11%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The o1 model correctly produced two different syntactic trees, one that corresponds to the first interpretation of the sentence and one that corresponds to the latter.—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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These beta-rich alloys also formed denser and more stable electrode structures, which enhanced the interface between the electrode and the solid electrolyte.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 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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Man-Spider is shaping up to be a powerful card as players figure out the On Reveal mechanic that merges it with the last card played and doubles its Power.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their research introduced the principle of correlation detection as a possible explanation for how the brain merges sensory signals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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