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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
Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 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
Several bourbon makers began selling blended whiskey in an effort to stretch the existing limited whiskey and push more product out sooner.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2025, organizers told the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, the show would be reverting to a blended approach, fusing a consumer focus with automotive experiences like thrill rides and Indy Car demonstrations.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
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
When hot, use a milk frother or blender to combine until smooth, frothy, and fully blended.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
At Versailles, in a 90-minute performance, the orchestra blended Saudi traditional and contemporary music with folk dances such as khibaiti, majroor and khutwa—before shifting into French and even operatic singing.
—Billboard Arabia, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
The movie was set in medieval times, and blended action, comedy and modern pop culture.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 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
Several bourbon makers began selling blended whiskey in an effort to stretch the existing limited whiskey and push more product out sooner.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2025, organizers told the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, the show would be reverting to a blended approach, fusing a consumer focus with automotive experiences like thrill rides and Indy Car demonstrations.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
When hot, use a milk frother or blender to combine until smooth, frothy, and fully blended.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
At Versailles, in a 90-minute performance, the orchestra blended Saudi traditional and contemporary music with folk dances such as khibaiti, majroor and khutwa—before shifting into French and even operatic singing.
—Billboard Arabia, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
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Beautiful car coats or oversize jackets, mixed with long gloves emulate the attitude Miuccia and Raf love.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Boston has tested rookie Payton Tolle in relief the last couple of weeks, and the results have been mixed despite a high-octane fastball.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ron Cantor, a member of the Tikkun committee that coordinated the Firefly investigation, said Friday that the new report was sent to IHOPKC leadership.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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Beneath her trenchcoat, Hadid wore a pair of indigo tapered jeans, coordinated with a white collared shirt for a quiet luxury aesthetic.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Chaplin allowed a combined eight pressures in the Tigers’ first two SEC games (against Oklahoma and Texas A&M), per TruMedia.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The new institution’s combined holdings of contemporary and modern art, drawn from the former OCMA and Langson IMCA, number roughly 9,000 works.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The company operates in strict stealth mode, incorporated in Delaware with virtually no public presence beyond the mandatory SEC documentation.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Middleton, and Kirsten Dunst are just some of the celebs who’ve incorporated the shoes into their streetwear.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Get matched with the right financial product.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six Powerball numbers to win Saturday's drawing.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
30 Sep. 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
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
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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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