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 movie explores a gentle legend whose father’s premature death gave him his own ticking clock and gives new context to some of Candy’s most memorable screen moments, showing how the man and his characters often melded in magical ways.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 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
Taylor-Joy’s peachy shadow melded with her cool, fair skin and light pink lipstick.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
But then again, just about every orchestra was better off for having worked with Ozawa, whose performances melded gloss and ruddy viscerality.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Believers melded African deities like Babalú-Ayé, who both spread and healed sickness, with Catholic saints like Lazarus, who granted wishes for good health.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Decrease the heat to maintain a steady simmer and cook, uncovered, until the squash is tender and the flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Nov. 2024
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
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 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
Taylor-Joy’s peachy shadow melded with her cool, fair skin and light pink lipstick.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
But then again, just about every orchestra was better off for having worked with Ozawa, whose performances melded gloss and ruddy viscerality.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Believers melded African deities like Babalú-Ayé, who both spread and healed sickness, with Catholic saints like Lazarus, who granted wishes for good health.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Decrease the heat to maintain a steady simmer and cook, uncovered, until the squash is tender and the flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Nov. 2024
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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Remarkably — and alarmingly to all but the most Anglo-centric observer — that is more than the French, German, Italian and Spanish leagues combined.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The two quarterbacks combined for 93 attempts and 894 yards passing.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Stylish pieces that can be mixed together or worn individually are what the collection is all about.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hearn said the only real logistical change is how cars need to have their fuel systems fully flushed when switching between different fuels, and two fuels (sustainable and regular, for example) can’t be mixed in the same tank.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The union merged Castile, then the mightiest and wealthiest kingdom, with Aragon, a maritime power.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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In 1947, the National Security Act merged the Navy and War departments as well as the Air Force into the National Military Establishment, which became the Department of Defense in 1949.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new neurons integrated smoothly with existing nerve circuits.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the end of last year, the company had 18,600 employees, but that was before a significant number of pink slips were given this year and Skydance Media was integrated.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Pops of olive green, muted blue, mustard yellow, and burnt orange are blended between each row of stitches with homey details.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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The release marks the first time a Glenmorangie single malt has featured liquid blended from four different types of finishing cask.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Most soil amendments take a while to become incorporated in gardens and lawns, and many take a year or more to start benefiting plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Co-star Sapna Pabbi’s London background was incorporated into her character, while Saba Azad was cast for her theatrical experience.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Melded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melded. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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