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
Bodhiria was a complex, labyrinthine concept album about toxic love that melded flamenco, joropo, and trap beats, all of it centered on Judeline’s voice.
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
His family said Moon often melded his faith with his love and his connections in the music world, from producing church musical events to introduce fellow worshipers to new forms of Christian music to directing his church’s youth ministry alongside his wife when his children were younger.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Cover and chill mixture until cold and flavors have melded, at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
Here, Myers and Freyne and the art team melded bits of a museum diorama with that same brutalist shape language to the building, and a whimsical, deeply artificial approach to dramatizing memory.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2025
Eventually, Celtic traditions melded with All Saints' Day (Alholowmesse in Middle English) and All Hallows' Eve, the night before, became known as Halloween.
—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
Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
His family said Moon often melded his faith with his love and his connections in the music world, from producing church musical events to introduce fellow worshipers to new forms of Christian music to directing his church’s youth ministry alongside his wife when his children were younger.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Cover and chill mixture until cold and flavors have melded, at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
Here, Myers and Freyne and the art team melded bits of a museum diorama with that same brutalist shape language to the building, and a whimsical, deeply artificial approach to dramatizing memory.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2025
Eventually, Celtic traditions melded with All Saints' Day (Alholowmesse in Middle English) and All Hallows' Eve, the night before, became known as Halloween.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melded
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The pop of blue, combined with the retro-eque design, is sure to make any outfit stand out.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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The guard scored 15 of his game-high 23 points in the fourth quarter while his teammates combined for 13.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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In a redraft league, incoming rookies are mixed in with the entire draft pool.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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But the stock’s performance after those reports has been mixed, falling on seven occasions.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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After Cabela’s merged with Bass Pro Shops, the headquarters was closed, costing a town of six thousand people more than two thousand jobs.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Two years later, in a deal championed by Buffett, Kraft merged with Heinz.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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The leaders’ commitment to those key values was integrated thoughtfully through sourcing and packaging decisions.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Flight tests confirmed its performance, and its modular architecture allows it to be integrated into a range of UAV platforms, supporting broader use beyond the initial rollout.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lightly beat 1 large egg in a small bowl just until blended.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the short styles, custom wigs were blended with ostrich-feather accents for an airy, weightless texture.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Musk first incorporated xAI in March 2023, and revealed its existence publicly four months later, describing it as a politically incorrect competitor to OpenAI.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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And guidance likely would be folded into the city’s next comprehensive plan, according to Mayor Lauren McLean, though it could be incorporated sooner through a public revision process.—
Mark Dee
January 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Melded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melded. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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