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
His primary goal was to produce virtually every regional Scotch style in one facility, which would allow for a wide range of blends without relying on other producers. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 These topicals come in 30-day supplies and range from two-ingredient blends to more intensive multi-ingredient formulas. Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Moving in with a partner blends finances, daily routines, personal space and long-term goals into a single household, and the couples who navigate it well tend to be the ones who talk it through before the boxes arrive, not after. Ashley Lynch july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 Each one blends demanding terrain with scenery that rewards months of training. Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Ippolito’s tip is to go with high quality synthetic fibers and wool-synthetic fiber blends. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026 The collection blends Vettese’s sculptural approach to design with Skims’ second-skin fabrics. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 The hotel’s design blends reclaimed materials, vintage décor, and modern style. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 The spa, wrapped in glowing green marble, offers a peaceful escape where therapists personalize treatments using blends of Biologique Recherche products. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Verb
In short, the specific backgrounds of the top candidates will be less important than their ability to lead a modernized hockey operations department that cohesively blends scouting, player development, and every other element. Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Their music blends hip-hop with rock, funk and jazz, backed by live instruments and lyrics that shift between humor, social commentary and philosophy. Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The newest addition to San Leon’s coastal dining scene is Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, which blends polished hospitality with deep local roots. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 In Solace, CottonWorks creates a sleek and minimalistic world that blends workplace uniforms and office attire with enhanced fabrics like cotton twill with UV absorber, Natural Stretch technology and water repellent Storm Cotton. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 Rather than being a traditional biopic, the film blends reality and imagination to examine her identity, legacy and the experience of being an actress in honor of her 100th birthday. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 This strappy style blends Gwyneth Paltrow’s Mary Jane look with a gladiator sandal, due to its higher rise and triple straps. Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Working under the banner of Rough House Pictures, McBride has built a body of work that blends sharp comedy, social commentary and characters while reaching audiences around the world. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 July 2026 Retailtainment blends retail and entertainment into a single experience, and many of the country’s largest venues now offer free or low-cost programming to draw crowds. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
Noun
  • Shoppers caught a break with some types of salad mixes, though, which stores advertised at prices 7 to 24 cents cheaper than a year prior, the USDA said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • The rising use of data analysis and various artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the media and entertainment industry favors new mixes of various storage and memory technologies.
    Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • The launch marks Elon Musk’s biggest move yet toward turning X into an all-in-one platform that combines social networking, payments and everyday banking.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
  • Major global and local activist investors are increasingly engaged, advocating for a new approach that combines McKinsey-style strategic consulting with Blackstone-like operational discipline.
    Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Based on our internal data, registration on gambling platforms correlates with higher default rates.
    Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Appetite suppression through smelling of dark chocolate correlates with changes in ghrelin in young women.
    Cathy Nelson, Health, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • New methods for testing chemical mixtures Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce and released into the environment.
    Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • More recently, drones have been used to drop incendiary mixtures that ignite apartment buildings and residential blocks.
    David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • This event integrates curriculum, community, research, and industry, fostering interdisciplinary innovation.
    Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Ecotrak now integrates with Claude, Anthropic’s AI assistant, through a new connector that brings its operational data such as work orders, assets, locations and service providers into a conversational interface.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Leopold serves as the novel’s Odysseus figure, Molly corresponds to Penelope, and Stephen fills the role of Telemachus.
    Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
  • Yin corresponds to blood in the liver, and a liver yin deficiency can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, or decreased visual acuity.
    Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • The element plays an important role in superconductors, advanced alloys, ceramics, phosphors, and other high-performance technologies.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
  • Most missiles, like the Tomahawk, are made of aluminum alloys and other metals.
    Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Textural Elements For a room that merges style and comfort, try incorporating a variety of textures.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 July 2026
  • However, Sacramento does in fact have a restaurant that merges these cuisines in an elegant and very personal way.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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