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noun

Definition of meldnext
as in blend
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things her music is a meld of various styles

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meld

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verb

as in to combine
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout a cuisine that melds East and West into strikingly original flavor combinations

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Recent Examples of meld
Noun
Any attempt by state AGs to stop or slow down the Paramount and WBD meld would likely fit in to a competition and consolidation attack. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026 Layers of sliced fennel and butternut squash meld with a decadent Dijon-cream sauce and crispy bread crumbs in this sideboard standout. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
And Hiller is Emmy-nominated this year for his guest role of Larry in another Apple TV show, Pluribus — Vince Gilligan’s drama series about a mind-melding pandemic starring Rhea Seehorn as its virus-immune lead. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, says what makes Magical Dining so special is its three-part recipe, melding support for local businesses, wonderful experiences for the guests and the all-important charity element. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meld
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meld
  1. blend
  2. combine
  3. mix
  4. merge
  5. mixture
  6. integrate
  7. amalgamation
  8. amalgamate
Noun
  • Royal Gorge Route Few places capture that blend of history and scenery better than the Royal Gorge Route Railroad.
    — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Powered by Uniflavon—a proprietary blend of botanical extracts that have anti-irritation properties—the formula also contains magnolia to calm visible signs of irritation.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of blend
Verb
  • His screen appeal combines a mix of swagger and self-deprecating, and at times evokes (a taller) Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The companies say the collaboration combines MinTech’s diagnostics capabilities with ELECTRA’s analytics and risk-prediction technology.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of combine
Noun
  • It’s made with a mix of essential oils to fuel hair growth, including rosemary and castor oils.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • His screen appeal combines a mix of swagger and self-deprecating, and at times evokes (a taller) Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mix
Verb
  • Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The backstory The hotel opened in 1986 as the Tokyo ANA Hotel, timed to the airline's debut as an international carrier, and took the InterContinental name in 2007 after ANA's hotel business merged with IHG.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of merge
Noun
  • Crews recently used a supersonic air tool to de-compact the ground around the tree’s roots, then injected a kelp mixture to add nutrients to the soil.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt and stir just until mixture puffs and slightly lightens in color.
    — Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixture
Verb
  • Instead of deploying its full humanoid robot, Phoenix, Sanctuary is now focusing on a hardware-agnostic approach, integrating its AI into existing industrial robots.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Together, the three companies will assess whether advanced nuclear reactors can be safely and competitively integrated into floating infrastructure.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrate
Noun
  • But in fact, fluids are amalgamations of molecules and atoms.
    — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • As the name implies in a study published today in Nature, these previously unobserved entities are an amalgamation of space-time collapse and stellar forces.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Verb
  • The combined company would also amalgamate CBS, CNN, HBO Max, Paramount+ and dozens of cable channels.
    — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 21 July 2026
  • Closures are part of an ongoing effort to shutter, amalgamate or repurpose campuses throughout the district in response to a precipitous decline in enrollment.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
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