as in combined
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 melded
Eventually, Celtic traditions melded with All Saints' Day (Alholowmesse in Middle English) and All Hallows' Eve, the night before, became known as Halloween.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
That competitive bent melded into a collaborative effort once the season started, and Shanahan, Saleh and the rest of the coaching staff are a big reason the 49ers are 4-1.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
All the noise reminded me a little of Carolina’s 2015 season and what tight end Greg Olsen told me a few months ago about the way the fans and the players melded in that Super Bowl year.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Repetition melded with the hum of the car’s engine, while mile after mile monochromatic scenery rolled past.
—Karen Palmer
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Those two were melded together to create the show arriving Wednesday at Diversionary.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
The new-tech evidence is melded into traditional evidence collected at collision scenes, for example — tire-friction marks, vehicle damage and data from in-vehicle computers — to tell the story of a crash.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Party sub Feed a crowd easily with this party sub topped with five different deli meats like roast beef, turkey and prosciutto, melded together and topped with two types of cheeses, fresh veggies and a tangy dressing.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Coady’s trial-by-fire education required grasping how the fashion industry melded into New York City’s social world and beyond.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
That competitive bent melded into a collaborative effort once the season started, and Shanahan, Saleh and the rest of the coaching staff are a big reason the 49ers are 4-1.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
All the noise reminded me a little of Carolina’s 2015 season and what tight end Greg Olsen told me a few months ago about the way the fans and the players melded in that Super Bowl year.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Repetition melded with the hum of the car’s engine, while mile after mile monochromatic scenery rolled past.
—Karen Palmer
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Those two were melded together to create the show arriving Wednesday at Diversionary.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
The new-tech evidence is melded into traditional evidence collected at collision scenes, for example — tire-friction marks, vehicle damage and data from in-vehicle computers — to tell the story of a crash.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Party sub Feed a crowd easily with this party sub topped with five different deli meats like roast beef, turkey and prosciutto, melded together and topped with two types of cheeses, fresh veggies and a tangy dressing.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Coady’s trial-by-fire education required grasping how the fashion industry melded into New York City’s social world and beyond.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melded
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The overnight storm was likely triggered by a glancing CME arrival that combined with lingering effects from a high-speed solar wind stream, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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By 1957, Levittown was spending 16 percent of its annual school budget on debt service, more than the salaries of all of its junior-high and high-school teachers combined.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Prospectors may also find gold mixed in with mineral deposits and ores in Irion, Taylor, Uvalde, Howard and Williamson counties.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some cleaning products can damage the glass of your screens when mixed with alcohol, but disinfecting wipes with 70% alcohol have been deemed safe to use and won’t cause damage.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Gagliano merged his Bunker Comics label, a catalogue of graphic novels from the Madefire publishing library, into Desert Eclipse – a fusion of comic art and cinematic storytelling.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The value of that loss of control, alongside a reassessment of the value of Barca Produccions generally (ie, the business Bridgeburg merged with), saw €65million in impairment charges hit Barca’s 2024-25 bottom line.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Beginning in December 2025, DraftKings entertainment products will be exclusively integrated across ESPN’s ecosystem with a full rollout expected in 2026.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The HLSLongsleeve base layer features integrated thumb holes and an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) rating of at least 40.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under de Blasio, the mansion became a space that blended residential, artistic, and civic functions, including exhibitions exploring social change, while maintaining the mansion’s long-standing public and political significance.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The production intentionally blended Eastern and Western elements, drawing inspiration from Sergio Leone while incorporating Japanese Bunraku puppet movements and martial arts traditions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The 25-year-old has amalgamated his global upbringing, modern life experiences, and keen musical talents to create a unique sound.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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In 1924, the city, first named Lawndale and later changed to Colma, was incorporated as a city to protect the dead from encroachment.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chromophoric proof concept The team harnessed enzymes to generate acetyllysine inside cells, then incorporated it into proteins at specific sites.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Melded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melded. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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