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as in mixed
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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to form a pleasing relationship
the colors blend nicely in that rug
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Recent Examples of blended
Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Anna had seven siblings and stepsiblings According to her obituary, Anna was one of eight children in her blended family.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Hybrid and blended learning models – once considered experimental – are now mainstream.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Balayage involves painting color onto the hair, mainly in the middle and ends, for a smooth and blended color that grows out naturally.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Azzarito lives in Carlsbad with her husband, Anthony, and their blended family of five children.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Their blended family includes three children from Wade’s previous relationships and his nephew, whom Wade is the legal guardian of.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Diageo seemed to be thinking about that with the launch of Johnnie Walker Black Cask, a blended whisky that is supposed to appeal to bourbon drinkers.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
But the arrival of new siblings—especially in blended families—can also scramble existing roles and trigger fresh feelings of loss or displacement.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The colors and textures blended together creating a striking rustic appearance.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
First printed in our March 2006 issue, the soup is lightly simmered, then blended until completely smooth.
—Selma Brown Morrow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Soft pastels blended with white atop a sheer nude base create the perfect marbled effect.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
There was a delicate and delicious scallop presentation that blended crunchy and soft along with savory and sweet.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
It is often blended with glass or wood and is a highly durable material.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Over time, that blended with the fast footwork of dancing styles brought to America by immigrant groups, like Irish step dancing and English and Welsh clog dancing, to evolve into tap.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Add the all-purpose flour and the almond flour; beat just until blended.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The fiber in blended fruit is less filling than whole fruit, which can lead to quicker blood sugar processing.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Anna had seven siblings and stepsiblings According to her obituary, Anna was one of eight children in her blended family.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Hybrid and blended learning models – once considered experimental – are now mainstream.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Balayage involves painting color onto the hair, mainly in the middle and ends, for a smooth and blended color that grows out naturally.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Azzarito lives in Carlsbad with her husband, Anthony, and their blended family of five children.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Their blended family includes three children from Wade’s previous relationships and his nephew, whom Wade is the legal guardian of.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Diageo seemed to be thinking about that with the launch of Johnnie Walker Black Cask, a blended whisky that is supposed to appeal to bourbon drinkers.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
But the arrival of new siblings—especially in blended families—can also scramble existing roles and trigger fresh feelings of loss or displacement.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
To plant potatoes, fill the bottom 4 to 6 inches of the container with a quality potting mix blended with compost.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The colors and textures blended together creating a striking rustic appearance.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
First printed in our March 2006 issue, the soup is lightly simmered, then blended until completely smooth.
—Selma Brown Morrow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Soft pastels blended with white atop a sheer nude base create the perfect marbled effect.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
There was a delicate and delicious scallop presentation that blended crunchy and soft along with savory and sweet.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
It is often blended with glass or wood and is a highly durable material.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Over time, that blended with the fast footwork of dancing styles brought to America by immigrant groups, like Irish step dancing and English and Welsh clog dancing, to evolve into tap.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Add the all-purpose flour and the almond flour; beat just until blended.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
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Some theater operators have also questioned whether the combined company could achieve its goal of releasing 30 films a year, particularly after the cost cuts that are expected after the merger closes.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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With a combined total of 100 million Instagram followers, striker Haaland is celebrated for bringing his home country to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, while Júnior returns for his sophomore tournament, having reached the quarterfinal in 2022.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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When mixed with compost or fertilizer, flaxseeds can help retain moisture for your pots and containers.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Traders showed little initial reaction to the report, with stock market futures slightly higher and Treasury yields mixed.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some might protest that the inflation rate and bank lending rate are correlated, and therefore HAMI double-counts the effects of inflation.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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In one way, literally — the particular trait of openness can even be correlated, Gross says, to a longer life.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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The air carries the mingled scents of saltwater and candle wax as the sun sets each evening over a beach that is healing from trauma seen and unseen.—
Kriti Gupta,
Refinery29,
17 Dec. 2025
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For decades, academic historians have painstakingly documented those efforts and their mingled successes and shortcomings.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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Electrical engineers tied each rotor’s drive motor (only a few tens of kW draw) into the ship’s switchgear, with Norsepower control panels and sensors integrated on the bridge.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The company has integrated dozens of SVOD offerings into its premium hub, which lets viewers use a single login and experience less friction with payments and management of subscriptions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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His record as head baseball coach of LSU of 870-330-3 is likely never to be matched, including his winning the college World Series five times.—
George Solomon,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The traditional urban firehouse is an almost perfect neighbor — matched in scale and material to the predominantly residential neighborhood while using subtle details that indicate its status as an official civic structure.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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There are different storage options Investors should also know the distinction between segregated storage and non-segregated (commingled) storage.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Santa Anita, and by extension Del Mar and Los Alamitos, contend the game, played on a machine that has the look and feel of a slot machine, say the betting is conducted between patrons in a commingled pool and paid out based on how much money is bet on each combination.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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By 1996, the two had merged to become the joint Rainbow/PUSH, now known as the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 1961, Austex merged with Frito-Lay, which started a series of mergers with Riviana Foods, Castleberry Foods and Bumble Bee Foods.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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