composites 1 of 2

noun

plural of composite
as in mixtures
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things a striking composite of two separate images

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composites

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verb

present tense third-person singular of composite
as in mixes
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout wood chips can be composited or sold as mulch

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Recent Examples of composites
Noun
It is increasingly used in composites, coatings, electronics, batteries, and energy storage technologies. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 The report frames plant fibers as a broader industrial materials category with applications spanning insulation, packaging, filtration, composites and consumer goods in addition to apparel. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 The seemingly simple soccer cleat has progressed from a chunky leather work boot worn in factories to a marvel of modern engineering made with advanced synthetic materials and composites. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 At SpaceX, his team develops the advanced alloys, composites, and materials systems that make reusable rockets possible—work that extends, in parallel, to the batteries and drivetrain systems at Tesla. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 June 2026 The wrestling coach at the American school in Tokyo, Ernst’s glamorous courtesan Chizuko, and many of the characters are composites. — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 Encore was established in 2020 as one of those companies, quickly branching out with a three-brand lineup of adventure-ready trailers built using all aluminum and composites, zero wood. — New Atlas, 1 June 2026 Those kinds of composites are always frustrating, because the composites never make any sense. — Nick Newman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026 Some are composites assembled from multiple dinosaurs or replica bones to create the illusion of a more complete skeleton. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
So, what allows the Structeryx FRP composites to exceed standard composite performance? — New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composites
  1. mixtures
  2. mixes
  3. alloys
  4. combines
  5. amalgams
  6. blends
  7. amalgamations
  8. integrates
Noun
  • New methods for testing chemical mixtures Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce and released into the environment.
    — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • More recently, drones have been used to drop incendiary mixtures that ignite apartment buildings and residential blocks.
    — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of mixtures
Verb
  • Grammy voters have demonstrated quite a bit of enthusiasm for both women in recent years, which could help the duet stand out in a field that often mixes blockbuster collaborations with less obvious critical favorites.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Cold front mixes with tropical moisture A cold front is pushing toward the East Coast from the Midwest, stretching from just south of Arkansas all the way to New York, according to the National Weather Service.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of mixes
Noun
  • The element plays an important role in superconductors, advanced alloys, ceramics, phosphors, and other high-performance technologies.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
  • Most missiles, like the Tomahawk, are made of aluminum alloys and other metals.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of alloys
Verb
  • Dolby Cinema combines Dolby Vision projection with Dolby Atmos sound.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Its five-year-old flagship combines a multibrand retail space with a coffee shop and hosts regular events spanning music, art and fashion.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of combines
Noun
  • The Amsterdam Polaroids extended Ghirri’s penchant for quotidian surrealism with some strenuous amalgams.
    — James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • In November, signatories to the convention agreed to phase out the use of mercury-containing dental amalgams by the year 2034.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Definition of amalgams
Verb
  • Drawing inspiration from Superliminal, Sol blends optical illusions with an uncanny, dreamlike atmosphere that turns a familiar experience into an inventive mystery.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026
  • Retailtainment blends retail and entertainment into a single experience, and many of the country’s largest venues now offer free or low-cost programming to draw crowds.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of blends
Noun
  • Now you’ll be met with automotive amalgamations like the BMW X6 and the many rivals that have cropped up in the past decade.
    — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
  • And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs.
    — Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2018
Definition of amalgamations
Verb
  • This event integrates curriculum, community, research, and industry, fostering interdisciplinary innovation.
    — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Ecotrak now integrates with Claude, Anthropic’s AI assistant, through a new connector that brings its operational data such as work orders, assets, locations and service providers into a conversational interface.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of integrates

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