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
The last is a source of national pride in Peru, and one of the most recognizable expressions of how Andean ingredients melded with Cantonese stir-fry techniques introduced by the country’s Chinese immigrants.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Paton said last week that their styles have melded together well.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Hailing from Quebec and named after pre-heart-attack chest pain, the two musicians, a guitarist and a drummer who go by Khn de Poitrine and Klek de Poitrine, seem to have mind-melded over two decades of collaboration.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
In a pink, chandeliered room in the Gilded Age mansion of a dead steel magnate, the past and present melded in a manner that was both unsettling and affirming.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
But Hickey, who has a master’s in arts administration and cultural policy from Goldsmiths College at the University of London, has melded her love of music with her administrative skills.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and flavors have melded, about 30 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
And over the years, the film and my live experiences have melded in a certain way, but Sly and the Family Stone, of course.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Snow is being melded at the cities snow farms in order to create more capacity.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Paton said last week that their styles have melded together well.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Hailing from Quebec and named after pre-heart-attack chest pain, the two musicians, a guitarist and a drummer who go by Khn de Poitrine and Klek de Poitrine, seem to have mind-melded over two decades of collaboration.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
In a pink, chandeliered room in the Gilded Age mansion of a dead steel magnate, the past and present melded in a manner that was both unsettling and affirming.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
But Hickey, who has a master’s in arts administration and cultural policy from Goldsmiths College at the University of London, has melded her love of music with her administrative skills.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and flavors have melded, about 30 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
And over the years, the film and my live experiences have melded in a certain way, but Sly and the Family Stone, of course.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Snow is being melded at the cities snow farms in order to create more capacity.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melded
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Johannes and Astier combined for 22 points and seven assists on the night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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More than 400,000 square feet of gyms, locker rooms, meeting rooms and community spaces are combined with 17 playing spaces, including two regulation-size indoor fields.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Fennel, cumin, coriander and black pepper perfume sistani, another round flatbread with barley mixed into the wheat flour for a nutty taste and pliant crumb.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The list was mostly made up for the originals and the three prequels, with a couple Disney TV installments (Andor) mixed in.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The shootings took place on a Sunday morning, apparently after Betty Broderick received a letter from her ex-husband’s attorney, according to a 1990 story in The San Diego Union, one of the two newspapers that later merged to become The San Diego Union-Tribune.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Where more than one program seeks to address the same problem, the less effective should be merged into the other.—
Rose Evans
May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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The company has integrated e-cargo delivery bikes into its last-mile operations in some cities over the past few years.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The goal is to have systems that work together so that radar made by different companies in different countries can be integrated to share data and track threats, King said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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He was then crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023, in a ceremony that blended modern elements with rich royal rituals.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Those pieces get glued on and blended with a fine lace net.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
5 May 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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With the outbreak of the Second World War, success on the battlefield was very much determined by who incorporated the lessons of the last war the best.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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The semiconductor lasers were then incorporated into a system in a university cleanroom, using off-the-shelf electronics to drive the system, Taylor says.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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