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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
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
Veronique Greenwood, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
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, 26 Oct. 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
Noun
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
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
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, 26 Oct. 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
Noun
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Mixing powdered sugar with baking soda will entice ants to consume the mixture.—
Rabekah Henderson,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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To overcome this, the researchers added indium to the mixture.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The restaurant is mixing Dorotea Gin with Mexican corn liqueur, Oaxacan chile pasilla liqueur, Strega Liqueur, tangelo and lime.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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As your host, Lizzie Burder makes for very enjoyable company, deftly mixing child-like enthusiasm with just enough frantic dread to convince you that this whole operation could turn dangerous at any moment.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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Without a letter denoting a political party next to their name on the ballot, independent candidates have historically gotten lost in the mix.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Knee-high boots and skinny jeans remain an absolute power duo that can deliver the perfect mix of chic and cool.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the new findings suggest that Asgards might have already adapted to process oxygen before combining with bacteria.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Committee members were split on proposals to close schools — divided between the belief that campuses with few students burden staff and provide limited resources, and the worry that combining small schools will create overcrowding, split communities and harm students.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Today’s fusion of private wealth and political power stems in part from a half-century of what many view as misguided Supreme Court decisions.—
Daniel Weiner,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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For its grand opening party on March 14, this fusion of Southern joy, community, and crispy chicken will offer a free sandwich or nugs to the first 100 customers.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On March 4, the White House released a video on its official X account merging real clips of Iran missile strikes with footage from the Call of Duty video game.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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Extending from the east side of First Street to the Braden River, the city stood for just over 100 years before merging with the city of Bradenton in 1943.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Beyond the lobby, The Dean reveals niche bar areas, private rooms for intimate gatherings and dining, and cozy corners perfect for mingling with Dublin’s socialites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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As in an Edith Wharton novel, the mingling of cultural elites from different generations and backgrounds, like different mixers in a cocktail glass, creates unexpected, stimulating combinations.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The researchers have been talking with officials about the prospect of integrating some version of ePOCT+, says Kulinkina.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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By integrating these two types of facilities, the total electricity consumption for both the data center and the industrial plant can be reduced by more than 75%.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Intermingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermingling. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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