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noun

as in mixture

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verb

present participle of intermingle
as in mixing
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout thoroughly intermingle the different kinds of candy so that each bag will get a good assortment

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Recent Examples of intermingling
Noun
In Latin America, as Hayes-Bautista explained, after centuries of Indigenous and Spanish intermingling, racial and ethnic lines were fluid, with myriad, subtle gradations of color, lineage and heritage. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 There is no intermingling and no visitors, aside from medical staff, said Michael Wadman, the medical director of National Quarantine Unit. — Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 11 May 2026 Why was this intermingling of play and war interesting to you in the first place? — CNN Money, 3 May 2026 This intermingling isn’t exactly a new phenomenon (birria ramen! — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026 English and Spanish collide Understanding reggaeton requires understanding the intermingling of cultures and languages that Panama experienced over a relatively short period of time. — Brendan Frizzell, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026 As these styles continue to grow, there’s more elevated options in dark denim shades, low-rises, and sporty iterations that look like the perfect intermingling of track pants and jeans. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026 But a rare bird spotted in Texas suggests there's more ornithological intermingling than previously thought. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025 Throughout the gardens, the pockets of water features, which symbolically flow together to represent the intermingling of cultures, are filled with swimming koi fish, or Japanese carp, spotted with bright orange patches. — Cemile Kavountzis, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
The intermingling smells of sizzling hot dogs, urine and marijuana wafted through the open windows. — Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026 This is not the mutual intermingling ritual of blood-sisters; only Sam introduces Mary’s blood into her own. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026 Repeat cutting a few of the oldest branches at a time for the next couple of years until there’s adequate new growth intermingling with the old growth. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 Advances in sequencing ancient DNA have revealed that over millenia, people have moved into new regions in successive waves, sometimes intermingling with local folk, sometimes replacing them entirely. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 14 Nov. 2025 All intermingling is foretold in the extraordinary opening number, which establishes the specific musical and dance motifs associated with each grouping. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025 Rivard’s renditions of famous golf holes are clearly recognizable, yet possess a gritty, almost unfinished quality, with geometric patterns intermingling with bold colors and blurred lines. — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The boy is stupefied, snot intermingling with the puke dripping from his mouth to his navel. — Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermingling
  1. mixture
  2. mixing
  3. mix
  4. combining
  5. fusion
  6. merging
  7. mingling
  8. integrating
Noun
  • The next step is to strain and spray this mixture directly onto your plants in order to keep insects away.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
  • Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 36 hours, strain and rebottle.
    — John Kell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of mixture
Verb
  • The sport of kings, as it was known, also transcended class boundaries, with blue-collar bettors mixing with relatively wealthy owners and middle-class fans.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • Philippe the Original was in business, but Musso & Frank Grill was three years away from mixing its first martini.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of mixing
Noun
  • The Steamfitters were staging protests outside the Pfizer site, accusing the MetroLoft — which employs a mix of union and nonunion contractors — of building on the cheap and tolerating unsafe work conditions.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • For many, its mix of Victorian-era architecture and historic landmarks is worth the trip alone.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Definition of mix
Verb
  • Gel pencil eyeliner Think of a gel pencil as the middle ground between a traditional pencil and a liquid liner, combining convenience with staying power.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • The companies believe combining autonomous maritime systems with modular air defence capabilities could provide navies and security agencies with greater operational flexibility while reducing overall costs.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Definition of combining
Noun
  • The fusion of adventure, wildlife and culture is what draws people to us.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • In certain metal samples, fusion occurred about a quintillion times—a 1 followed by 18 zeroes—more often than in reactions without a host material.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
Definition of fusion
Verb
  • Toyota understands that most buyers simply want smooth, effortless acceleration merging onto the interstate or passing slower traffic.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
  • Despite having only four cylinders, the TurboMax produces V8-like torque, making the Canyon feel eager pulling away from traffic lights or merging onto freeways.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of merging
Noun
  • Others were eating macarons from the dessert trays, using the bathroom or mingling in the lobby.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The design team removed about 90% of the plants that used to pack the area to maximize space for dancing and mingling.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of mingling
Verb
  • Businesses must fundamentally transform with AI, not merely use it for efficiency, as companies integrating AI into their offerings are valued significantly higher.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Universities are integrating artificial intelligence into their curricula, and employers are adopting AI at a rapid pace.
    — Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026
Definition of integrating

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