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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
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Meanwhile, a small group of women began singing in breathy, blended vocals that felt both ancient and futuristic.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
Over the years, their families have become intertwined, creating what the couple describes as one large, blended family.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The healthiest blended families are usually the ones that leave room for those feelings instead of trying to force instant closeness.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 14 June 2026
Margarine’s fatty acids are mainly unsaturated, from blended plant oils.
—Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
The observation contradicted the normal tendency of mixed materials to remain blended.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Garbanzo beans are also the main ingredient in hummus (a blended chickpea dip).
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
When those blended leaders are hard to find, the answer is not to settle.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Eric Williams, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Its beer-making process is grounded in German brewing methods but blended with West Coast craft beer practices, the company said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
The pair was oak-aged separately in Australia, blended, and then further matured in oak.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
In the distance, the reverberation of dreams realized blended with the smell of champagne and cigar smoke.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 14 June 2026
It’s matured, blended, and bottled in Colorado.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
The Tencel fibers are made from sustainable wood fibers and offer breathability since they’re blended with cotton.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
This supply gap was highlighted by the complex, small-scale logistics required for this single flight, which relied on fuel produced by INERATEC in Frankfurt, blended by MB Energy, and flown out of Schiphol Airport.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Adjective
Outside of all their other ventures, the engaged couple stay busy raising their blended family.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Meanwhile, a small group of women began singing in breathy, blended vocals that felt both ancient and futuristic.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
Over the years, their families have become intertwined, creating what the couple describes as one large, blended family.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The healthiest blended families are usually the ones that leave room for those feelings instead of trying to force instant closeness.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 14 June 2026
Margarine’s fatty acids are mainly unsaturated, from blended plant oils.
—Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
The observation contradicted the normal tendency of mixed materials to remain blended.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Garbanzo beans are also the main ingredient in hummus (a blended chickpea dip).
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
When those blended leaders are hard to find, the answer is not to settle.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
Funded by the National Science Foundation, our multidisciplinary team blended our expertise in causal inference, sustainability and cybersecurity, to work on the tangled question of what people do with their consumer electronics when they’re done using them.
—Eric Williams, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Its beer-making process is grounded in German brewing methods but blended with West Coast craft beer practices, the company said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
The pair was oak-aged separately in Australia, blended, and then further matured in oak.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
In the distance, the reverberation of dreams realized blended with the smell of champagne and cigar smoke.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 14 June 2026
It’s matured, blended, and bottled in Colorado.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
The Tencel fibers are made from sustainable wood fibers and offer breathability since they’re blended with cotton.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
This supply gap was highlighted by the complex, small-scale logistics required for this single flight, which relied on fuel produced by INERATEC in Frankfurt, blended by MB Energy, and flown out of Schiphol Airport.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
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The two project sites, which are across the street from each other, would produce a combined 616 apartments if San Jose officials give final approval, planning files show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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As a result of the deal, PMC has acquired Vox’s leading brands, creating a combined portfolio that consists of over 25 titles and cements PMC’s position as the world’s largest digital media publisher.—
Robb Report Staff,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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In the meantime, early-blooming flowers like bee balm and peonies,can be mixed into the dahlia space, providing blooms, pollinator habitat, and interest while the dahlias grow.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Compost made with banana peels can be used as a side dressing or top dressing in the garden, mixed into garden beds, or added to potting mixes to improve soil structure and add nutrients.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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Social conservatism among men, but not women, was negatively correlated with intellectual giftedness.—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Scientists have also identified certain groups of bacteria that are correlated with health.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 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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With its Electron rocket and Pioneer spacecraft both vertically integrated into Rocket Lab's manufacturing processes, this Victus Haze launch marks the first TacRS mission to be carried out by a single prime contractor, providing the spacecraft, launch vehicle and on-orbit operations.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
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As the technology uses abundant silicon rather than volatile rare metals, it can be integrated into existing semiconductor manufacturing pipelines.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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The Powerball jackpot is back above $300 million for the lottery on Saturday, June 20 after no ticket matched all six numbers earlier this week.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Belgium dominated possession in the first 60 minutes, but Iran still had a strong counterattack that was repeatedly thwarted by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who matched Beiranvand's results, if not his theatricality.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 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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Firms expanded into new cities, opened international offices, merged across continents, and adopted new technologies, but the underlying structure remained surprisingly constant.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The organization has closed, merged or downsized field offices, with 185 out of 550 offices affected and more than 5,200 UNHCR staff losing their jobs – approximately 25% of its global workforce.—
Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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