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
Those two were melded together to create the show arriving Wednesday at Diversionary.
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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
David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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 preliminary revisions for both of those years combined brought the new jobs created to just shy of 3 million.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The gap between both projections is roughly equivalent to the emissions from California, Florida, and Michigan combined in 2024.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Rivalry mixed with admiration, proof the contest carries both edge and heart.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The frock dress was in high visibility, with the drop waist and buttercup yellow colorways mixed with pinks and limes.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the first step, Fox21 was folded into 20th TV, with ABC Studios (rebranded as ABC Signature) eventually merged into 20th TV last fall, more than five years after the merger.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Then in 1998, Nichols merged and passed control of the Plaza to Highwood Properties of North Carolina.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are several superstar cameos, and they’re nicely integrated into the movie’s slender plot.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The talking head part of his job almost seamlessly blended together with the political-organizing part, but arguably what stood out most were his public appearances at conservative conferences and on college campuses.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The reality is that immediacy must be blended with a longer-term vision.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The resulting plants grew larger and incorporated more carbon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The studio has incorporated sleek low-slung proportions more often associated with sailing yachts into the motor yacht format, along with extensive use of glass.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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