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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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2
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
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The Kardashians star has a blended family with Barker, the drummer for Blink-182.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Hamblin served the blended three-year-old rye finished in toasted barrel, which had a smooth, almost vanilla taste.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Aside from coffee, the chain offers blended freezes, energy drinks, lemonade, iced tea, milkshakes, smoothies and sparkling sodas.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
The two have worked hard at maintaining their connection over the past decade and a half—overcoming fertility challenges, navigating blended families, and addressing trauma have all been part of the process.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
On the larger side, Bardstown Bourbon Company’s 2025 Collaborative Series released a blended whiskey finished in collaboration with Maison Ferrand cognac this August.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
She and Tommy Hilfiger, who has built his fashion company over the past 40 years, have been married since 2008 and share a large, blended family of seven children.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Wong’s blended family might involve a little green alien and a mutant (Leela is the kids’ biological mom), and the kids weren't so much born (in the traditional sense) as they were spawned.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
For Hilton, whose public persona has always blended self-parody and glamour, the nod feels intentional — a bridge between two eras of women who mastered spectacle on their own terms.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
But in Houston [where SirDavis is finished, blended, and bottled], the high humidity means alcohol evaporates faster than water, so proof actually drops, similar to Scotland.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
There’s an athleticism and a cheekiness to the Hoggett school of stage movement — the street is always present, along with pinches of parkour, blended with elements of more traditional dance that would probably make a real posse of youths roll their eyes.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
His confidence blended with humility.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just blended.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
After the group agreed on the fringe, Giannetos got to work, crating a set of brow-skimming curtain bangs that blended beautifully into Moore's signature long dark hair.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025
The folklore horror film blended mythology and fantasy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
The blended tortilla chips add a subtle corn flavor.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The Kardashians star has a blended family with Barker, the drummer for Blink-182.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Hamblin served the blended three-year-old rye finished in toasted barrel, which had a smooth, almost vanilla taste.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Aside from coffee, the chain offers blended freezes, energy drinks, lemonade, iced tea, milkshakes, smoothies and sparkling sodas.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
The two have worked hard at maintaining their connection over the past decade and a half—overcoming fertility challenges, navigating blended families, and addressing trauma have all been part of the process.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
On the larger side, Bardstown Bourbon Company’s 2025 Collaborative Series released a blended whiskey finished in collaboration with Maison Ferrand cognac this August.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
She and Tommy Hilfiger, who has built his fashion company over the past 40 years, have been married since 2008 and share a large, blended family of seven children.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Wong’s blended family might involve a little green alien and a mutant (Leela is the kids’ biological mom), and the kids weren't so much born (in the traditional sense) as they were spawned.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Sandinista ideology blended Marxism, liberalism, and nationalism, borrowing ideas from both sides of the Iron Curtain.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
For Hilton, whose public persona has always blended self-parody and glamour, the nod feels intentional — a bridge between two eras of women who mastered spectacle on their own terms.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
But in Houston [where SirDavis is finished, blended, and bottled], the high humidity means alcohol evaporates faster than water, so proof actually drops, similar to Scotland.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
There’s an athleticism and a cheekiness to the Hoggett school of stage movement — the street is always present, along with pinches of parkour, blended with elements of more traditional dance that would probably make a real posse of youths roll their eyes.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
His confidence blended with humility.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just blended.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
After the group agreed on the fringe, Giannetos got to work, crating a set of brow-skimming curtain bangs that blended beautifully into Moore's signature long dark hair.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025
The folklore horror film blended mythology and fantasy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
Verb
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Igor Thiago got his feet mixed up and had to readjust.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Earle-Sears campaign has also released an online attack ad featuring Spanberger praising Jones in the past mixed in with reports about the text messages.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The accessory coordinated with the pink tone of the dress seamlessly.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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In a letter addressed to Bryan Corbett, chief executive of the Managed Funds Association, Warren requested information and documents related to the group’s lobbying efforts around a support package for Argentina coordinated by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The combined vaccine has been extensively studied and consistently shown to provoke an immune response comparable to what’s seen when the individual vaccines are given separately, and without raising the risk of serious side effects.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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There are two games on Wednesday — Liberty-UTEP and Missouri State-Middle Tennessee, with a combined CUSA record of 0-4.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There is no doubt that O’Connell has incorporated shorter concepts in recent weeks.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The house also boasts the original hardwood flooring, glass windows, woodwork, fireplaces, and mantels — and the Terrys have carefully incorporated complementary antique furniture throughout.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Rams matched the heavy personnel with six defensive linemen, four linebackers, and just one defensive back.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Like Le Creuset’s cookware, this piece comes in multiple colors, and can be matched with other tools in the set.—
Dena Ogden,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Enterprise buyers should demand hard guarantees that data isn't co-mingled, reused or leaked through generative models.—
Khash Kiani,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Outside, bells chimed four o’clock.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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This chimed with Ling, who had come from a world of theater.—
Jay Glennie,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The strong scent of commingled colognes filled the night air, and word went around that the lobster roll hors d’oeuvres were best avoided.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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