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
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.
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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
His creations melded innovation, artistic sensibility and a strong connection with the environment.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Set your slow cooker to the low heat setting and let the chili simmer for about 4-6 hours or until the meat is cooked and the flavors have melded together.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
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
His creations melded innovation, artistic sensibility and a strong connection with the environment.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Set your slow cooker to the low heat setting and let the chili simmer for about 4-6 hours or until the meat is cooked and the flavors have melded together.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melded
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During the series, the teams combined for an NHL-record 45 goals in the first four games of a seven-game series, and 312 penalty minutes (158 of those coming in Philadelphia's 8-4 Game 3 victory, which put the Flyers ahead 3-0 in the series).—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Creators on DeviantArt enjoy the convenience, security, and user-friendliness of modern internet retail platforms combined with the broad reach and audience-building features of mainstream social media.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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When mixed with compost or fertilizer, flaxseeds can help retain moisture for your pots and containers.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Traders showed little initial reaction to the report, with stock market futures slightly higher and Treasury yields mixed.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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By 1996, the two had merged to become the joint Rainbow/PUSH, now known as the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 1961, Austex merged with Frito-Lay, which started a series of mergers with Riviana Foods, Castleberry Foods and Bumble Bee Foods.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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Electrical engineers tied each rotor’s drive motor (only a few tens of kW draw) into the ship’s switchgear, with Norsepower control panels and sensors integrated on the bridge.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The company has integrated dozens of SVOD offerings into its premium hub, which lets viewers use a single login and experience less friction with payments and management of subscriptions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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To plant potatoes, fill the bottom 4 to 6 inches of the container with a quality potting mix blended with compost.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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The colors and textures blended together creating a striking rustic appearance.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 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
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Other important ceremonial garments are also on display, including the Queen’s wedding dress, from 1947, another Hartnell creation that incorporated not just the white rose of the House of York but also featured orange blossoms, a symbol of fertility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Despite some gestures at Austin exploring his half-Korean heritage through a flirtation with Park’s assistant Eunice (Seoyeon Jang), the subplot is never smoothly incorporated.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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