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1
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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as in coordinated
to form a pleasing relationship
the colors blend nicely in that rug
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as in combined
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Recent Examples of blended
Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Relocating the movie star to a different home means the blended family and friends can visit often.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The number is greatly inflated due to Hegseth’s large blended family, which includes multiple children across his current and ex-wife, as well as a rise in politically motivated violence.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
Dinner is a pasta salad with ranch dressing made from blended cottage cheese, a little mayo, and buttermilk.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 20 Aug. 2025
Gay couples are adopting or using fertility services; divorced parents are finding new partners and creating big blended families; friends are platonically co-parenting.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Hill is a father of five in a blended family who has been in practice for more than 25 years.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
The blended material is pressed, heated and cut into small pellets that can be easily stored and transported.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
The release marks the first time a Glenmorangie single malt has featured liquid blended from four different types of finishing cask.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Four acts that blended R&B and hip hop around the turn of the century to great success — Nelly, Ja Rule, Mya and the Ying Yang Twins — filled the Grandstand to absolute capacity with a wildly diverse crowd of 14,018 people ready to dance the night away.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Recently, a team of scientists blended insights from several evolutionary models with new methods to build a mathematical framework that better captures real evolutionary processes.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the tulle veil's sprinkle of botanical flowers blended right in with the ranch's breathtaking scenery.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The relationship is solidified after the two blended their cultures together in their wedding ceremony and spoke about each other in their vows.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Aug. 2025
New to the menu is the Cereal N’ Milk Latte, a take on the Dunkalatte, blended with cereal milk and espresso for a marshmallow-cereal flavor.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Attendees toasted with cocktails made from A$AP Rocky’s Mercer + Prince Blended Canadian Whiskey and Issa Rae’s Viarae Prosecco, setting the stage for a weekend that blended business acumen with cultural flair.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
And yet the figure is entirely respectable for an operation that gives nothing to the blended scotch industry.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Relocating the movie star to a different home means the blended family and friends can visit often.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The number is greatly inflated due to Hegseth’s large blended family, which includes multiple children across his current and ex-wife, as well as a rise in politically motivated violence.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
Dinner is a pasta salad with ranch dressing made from blended cottage cheese, a little mayo, and buttermilk.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 20 Aug. 2025
Gay couples are adopting or using fertility services; divorced parents are finding new partners and creating big blended families; friends are platonically co-parenting.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Hill is a father of five in a blended family who has been in practice for more than 25 years.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
The blended material is pressed, heated and cut into small pellets that can be easily stored and transported.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Pops of olive green, muted blue, mustard yellow, and burnt orange are blended between each row of stitches with homey details.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
The release marks the first time a Glenmorangie single malt has featured liquid blended from four different types of finishing cask.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Four acts that blended R&B and hip hop around the turn of the century to great success — Nelly, Ja Rule, Mya and the Ying Yang Twins — filled the Grandstand to absolute capacity with a wildly diverse crowd of 14,018 people ready to dance the night away.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Recently, a team of scientists blended insights from several evolutionary models with new methods to build a mathematical framework that better captures real evolutionary processes.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the tulle veil's sprinkle of botanical flowers blended right in with the ranch's breathtaking scenery.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The relationship is solidified after the two blended their cultures together in their wedding ceremony and spoke about each other in their vows.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Aug. 2025
New to the menu is the Cereal N’ Milk Latte, a take on the Dunkalatte, blended with cereal milk and espresso for a marshmallow-cereal flavor.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Attendees toasted with cocktails made from A$AP Rocky’s Mercer + Prince Blended Canadian Whiskey and Issa Rae’s Viarae Prosecco, setting the stage for a weekend that blended business acumen with cultural flair.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
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In her time as a teacher at the Cincinnati Waldorf School in 2022, Mann often mixed singing and education with students and faculty.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Then two more understated performances against the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers — mixed with his limited work on special teams — suddenly placed him on the roster bubble.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Harris, a former state constitutional officer, is receiving protection coordinated by the agency in response to current concerns, sources told the Washington Examiner.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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These contributors would be part of a global data supply chain, coordinated not by a central corporation, but by cryptographic protocols and community governance.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The combined total number of students the college will serve in fall 2025 is 10,706 when factoring in these additional programs.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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The combined entity is now the market share leader with 19% of a highly fragmented industry, according to research from RBC Capital Markets.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most soil amendments take a while to become incorporated in gardens and lawns, and many take a year or more to start benefiting plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Co-star Sapna Pabbi’s London background was incorporated into her character, while Saba Azad was cast for her theatrical experience.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her drink and bikini also matched the fiery orange sunset behind her.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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For the occasion, de Caunes revives one of his popular characters, a diehard redneck rock ’n’ roll fan whose taste for tall tales is matched only by his genuine devotion to music.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The judges loved its layers of coconut, guava, pear, and green apple flavors, which harmonized with the taste of vanilla cream.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Hobert took the first verse, then the duo harmonized on the chorus and bridge, singing about feeling out of place at a party.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The all-in-one composite filter is designed to last a full year or up to 528 gallons.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The tests used carbon-fiber composite material to build a more efficient solid-fuel motor, a technology that analysts say allows for quicker missile deployment compared with liquid-fuel designs.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The episode then captured past moments as Savannah balanced being a big sister and the caregiver of both Chloe and Grayson.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Rich yet balanced, with layers of ripe tropical fruit, toasted hazelnut and a vein of minerality that keeps it precise.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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