intermingling 1 of 2

noun

as in mixture

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intermingling

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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
Why was this intermingling of play and war interesting to you in the first place? — CNN Money, 3 May 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 This intermingling isn’t exactly a new phenomenon (birria ramen! — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026 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 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 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 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
Verb
The boy is stupefied, snot intermingling with the puke dripping from his mouth to his navel. — Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025 The intermingling smells of sizzling hot dogs, urine and marijuana wafted through the open windows. — Los Angeles Times, 22 June 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 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 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermingling
  1. mixture
  2. mixing
  3. mix
  4. combining
  5. fusion
  6. merging
  7. mingling
  8. integrating
Noun
  • Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture evenly over 1 side of each bread slice.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
  • Phthalates are used in some plastics and are also associated with fragrance mixtures, while parabens are preservatives found in some cosmetics and personal care products.
    — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of mixture
Verb
  • For seven seasons, a hodgepodge crew mixing Starfleet and the rebellious Maquis put aside their differences after they got zapped 70,000 lightyears away from Earth, deep into the uncharted Delta Quadrant.
    — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
  • Always avoid mixing bleach with vinegar, ammonia, or other cleaning products, as this can create dangerous fumes, Glazer says.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Definition of mixing
Noun
  • The company will instead build its own senior home on the site with a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care units.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of mix
Verb
  • Karl Mayer’s new Textile Innovation Center in Obertshausen, Germany, is designed around that idea, combining textile development, testing and training under one roof.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • The advantage of combining the antibodies became clear when the viruses were repeatedly exposed to treatment.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of combining
Noun
  • To address these resource constraints, the joint venture will deliver full lifecycle support for fusion fuels.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • General Atomics has received tax-credit funding from the state of California to design and develop a new facility in San Diego to test a key fusion reactor component that will allow the reactor to create its own fuel while generating power.
    — David Szondy July 05, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Definition of fusion
Verb
  • Toeing the line between a balloon, barrel, and cargo style, the Old Navy Utility Pants are a masterclass in merging trends.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Nonetheless, none of the major Hollywood studios are likely to be buyers — after all, two of them are currently merging.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of merging
Noun
  • 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
  • After the last pitch, the room opens up for mingling, and attendees approach whoever intrigued them.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Definition of mingling
Verb
  • This plan, spearheaded by the Mohammed VI Academy and coach Nasser Larguet, modernized Moroccan football by integrating European methodologies with a national identity.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Local luxury labels have been somewhat subtler, eschewing obvious iconography while integrating Chinese philosophies into their branding.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of integrating

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