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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
Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Faris also shared a glimpse at her blended family.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 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
Their blended average may put them underwater, too.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 May 2026
By virtue of her job the last four years, Bass — who raised a blended Black and Latino family — knows the city best, although her unfavorability rating is a big problem.
—Steve Lopez
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The blended family, which also included Lopez's twins Emme and Max, came together to celebrate Violet's graduation.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 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
Crow blended a roster that featured swimmers who compete in club with several athletes who focus on water polo.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
The sheen gave my lips a nice pop without looking too shiny, and my shade, soft sand, blended seamlessly into the natural shade of my lips for a subtle tint.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026
Hidden vegetables — vegetables blended naturally into dishes kids will actually eat — have been named among the top kids’ food and nutrition trends for 2026 by Kidfresh, a brand focused on children’s meals.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Regarded as a fearless and intense player on the pitch, Ramos blended defensive resolve and attacking intent.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Shaw says many homeowners are drawn to tulip motifs on wallpaper and textiles, which can be blended with natural textures and complementary solids to create a layered look that feels harmonious and not at all overwhelming.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Adjective
Margarine’s fatty acids are mainly unsaturated, from blended plant oils.
—Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Faris also shared a glimpse at her blended family.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 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
Their blended average may put them underwater, too.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 May 2026
By virtue of her job the last four years, Bass — who raised a blended Black and Latino family — knows the city best, although her unfavorability rating is a big problem.
—Steve Lopez
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The blended family, which also included Lopez's twins Emme and Max, came together to celebrate Violet's graduation.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Verb
It’s blended with bits of sourdough bread to bind and create a homogeneous texture.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 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
Crow blended a roster that featured swimmers who compete in club with several athletes who focus on water polo.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
The sheen gave my lips a nice pop without looking too shiny, and my shade, soft sand, blended seamlessly into the natural shade of my lips for a subtle tint.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026
Hidden vegetables — vegetables blended naturally into dishes kids will actually eat — have been named among the top kids’ food and nutrition trends for 2026 by Kidfresh, a brand focused on children’s meals.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Regarded as a fearless and intense player on the pitch, Ramos blended defensive resolve and attacking intent.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Shaw says many homeowners are drawn to tulip motifs on wallpaper and textiles, which can be blended with natural textures and complementary solids to create a layered look that feels harmonious and not at all overwhelming.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
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With the two combined deals, the base value is $35 million over four years.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Authorities are offering a combined reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to arrests.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Adonai Mitchell and John Metchie have both shown flashes of talent, mixed in with far too many drops — Metchie had three over the last two weeks alone.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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That's not a given as climate change is driving an overall decline in ice cover mixed with swings from extreme high to low ice years.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Seasonal peaks in fine particles in 2025 correlated with water clarity, aligning with findings from recent years.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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When dozens of banks rely on the same foundation models, trained on the same datasets, optimized with the same techniques, their decisions can become correlated in dangerous ways.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Hundreds of thousands cans of ultra-refined butane were identified during the cleanup strewn throughout (co-mingled) the explosion debris, in addition to pallets of cans underneath layers of debris.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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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
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Once a specialized capability, AI is now being seamlessly integrated into systems and embedded in nearly every domain.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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According to Awschalom, who is the Liew Family Professor of Quantum Science and Engineering and Physics at UChicago PME and the director of the Chicago Quantum Exchange, the breakthrough could make quantum technologies more efficient and better integrated with classical technologies.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Polls put Vannacci's Futuro Nazionale at around 4% to nearly 5%, a potentially decisive share with Italy’s main center-right and center-left blocs closely matched.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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The ticket matched four winning numbers and the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, June 12, with a 3x multiplier, the California State Lottery said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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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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In 2000, America Online merged with Time Warner in a $350 billion deal — the largest merger in American business history and one that ultimately proved to be a failure.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
7 Dec. 2025
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The Spa The hotel's Akasha Spa invites guests into a sanctuary inspired by Eastern philosophies merged with contemporary wellness practices.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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