blends 1 of 2

plural of blend

blends

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of blend

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of blends
Noun
Its original shade—touted as the top-selling one in the US—blends yellow, blue, and red pigments for a result that seems to magically adapt to every skin tone. Jenny Berg, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026 Related Stories The music in the film blends influences from the 1980s and ’90s, particularly drawing inspiration from Filipino and Filipino-American musical culture. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 The Xgimi MoGo 2 Pro blends Hollywood-standard color accuracy with hassle-free ISA auto-alignment. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 The ever-changing menu features menu a variety of white, red, and sparkling blends for $20 per person. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 Essential oil blends like Natural Riches Breathe Synergy Blend can provide relief from congested sinuses and stuffiness. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 The new colors include blends of beet juice for red, turmeric for yellow and a combination of turmeric, beet juice, and spirulina for green. ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Note → There are many types of oil sold around the world, and some blends have recently gotten close to $100. Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 This ever‑evolving cabaret blends jazz‑age vaudeville inspiration with modern arrangements spanning a century of music, backed by an orchestra under Jason Danielson. Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
The company blends the visual identity of the larger XSR family with modern entry-level components, shrinking the basic ingredients into a package that's easier to ride, cheaper to run, and far less intimidating. New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 Consider this swivel papasan chair, for instance, which blends classic style with modern comfort, or this textured side table that adds a refined touch while keeping your snacks and drinks within reach. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Lucarelli would like to wind up in a line of work that blends sports and pop culture. Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Its unfiltered approach blends big laughs with social commentary and emotional gut punches, a combination that immediately drew Belli in. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 The film blends contemporary Mandopop, ancient mythology, comedy and supernatural adventure. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 With 120 guest rooms and suites, the New York property blends the arts, gastronomy, nightlife, culture and hospitality. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 While New York’s mayor seems wholly devoted to that single watch, El-Sayed has been curating a watch collection that blends sporty styles and dress pieces. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 This program blends sustainable food systems, culinary arts, and business skills. Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
Noun
  • Other recalled food items include specific granola, soup kits, salad dressing, spice mixes, and sourdough bread.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • So far this year, Target has added roughly 4,600 new food items — including probiotic coconut yogurt, mini rice cakes drizzled with chocolate and frozen sour candy mixes — and more than 60 new brands during the second quarter.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The stronger approach combines verification, practical assessment, and human oversight at the points where a hiring decision carries the most risk.
    Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The research combines that approach with CAD data, inspection information and the capabilities of the robot itself.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This directly correlates to a reduction in automaker incentive spending.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These varieties germinate best in soil between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which roughly correlates to daytime air temperatures in the 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit range.
    Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • When these cuts marinate for too long in highly acidic mixtures, the meat’s surface can become mushy, and the lean meat may become drier after cooking.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Members must accommodate themselves to its fictions, with varying mixtures of gullibility and cynicism; followers shown proof that the leader has lied may admire him all the more for his tactical cleverness.
    David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • South Korea surged ahead on the strength of its giant conglomerates like Samsung, which integrates multiple stages of the supply chain.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Rheinmetall revealed that the system integrates state-of-the-art sensor technology, network capability and strong resilience to GNSS interference through a high degree of autonomy enable deployment even in demanding operational scenarios.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That corresponds with the city’s overall vacancy rate plummeting to its lowest point in nearly 60 years.
    Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
  • At the center of the bipartisan legislation is NIL, short for name, image and likeness, which corresponds to a student athlete’s ability to use their personal brand to make money.
    Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • These exotic forms of metal alloys are not as regular as crystals, but not amorphous like glass, which gives them unusual properties.
    Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Scandium can be added to aluminum to produce lightweight alloys with higher strength and heat resistance, making the material useful in aerospace applications.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Nevertheless, everything just merges into one, even at times of high drama, such as Middlesbrough’s stirring run to the 2006 UEFA Cup final.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Olga Yastremska/Getty Images Getting married typically merges a lot of financial decisions.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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