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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
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
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
Noun
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
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
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Lab testing indicated the swab was found to contain a mixture of three DNA profiles, which police believe came from Federline, Eve and an unknown individual, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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This mixture is safe for pets and kids in small amounts but the sugar may also attract ants, so monitor its use closely.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cooler air will return this weekend, with a chance for rain mixing with snow Friday night into Saturday.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The third floor will house creative studios for podcasts, photography and content creation, while the fourth floor will contain post-production facilities, including edit bays, audio recording studios and Dolby mixing rooms.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Sabres were in the mix for the top spot in the Eastern Conference before Carolina secured the position by earning a point in a shootout loss at Philadelphia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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These songs evince the mix of pop virtuosity and indie sleaze that would eventually make Larsson a cult artist, part of the lineage of straight white girls who are embraced as guardian angels for the gay club scene.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Harlem Wizards are a high-energy basketball team known for combining athleticism, comedy, and crowd engagement in an entertaining, family-friendly game.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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For most people, combining them is considered safe and may offer benefits for hydration and performance when used appropriately.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Starring Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, a yuppie investment banker whose only real passions are consumerism, dining out, and committing murder, this black comedy and horror fusion satirizes the mass-consumption and performative lifestyle that was a hallmark of the 1980s culture and economy.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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El Ranchero in Yuba City, which is no longer around, served a mix, and sometimes fusion, of Indian and Mexican dishes.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Virtual psychology removes outdated barriers by merging medical scrutiny with convenience, helping individuals move from uncertainty toward greater clarity.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The independent chef scene often reveals how immigrant traditions, first-generation entrepreneurship and local ingredients are merging into a new Southern food identity.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Instead of mingling, the Western chimps ran away and the Central chimps chased them.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Pippa separated all the couples in attendance to encourage mingling.—
Alicia Brunker,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The job responsibilities are broad, but generally involve building and running AI products, including AI agents and Large Language Models (LLMs), and integrating them into a business's workflow.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The update builds on a partnership between Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announced earlier this year, focused on integrating advanced AI models into robotic systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Intermingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermingling. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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