as in combining
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 melding
Lots of time-travel, mind-melding, skin-shedding, clones, and dream invasion episodes to blend in with the cross-species relationships and typical high school melodrama.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Whereas traditional nuclear fission energy creates power by splitting atoms, fusion uses heat to create energy by melding them together.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Dart operated an offense last season formed by melding some of Kafka’s influences from Kansas City with head coach Brian Daboll’s scheme.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
According to Nelsen, Project Prometheus is melding AI with physics.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
Is that ever a concern in melding the two timelines?
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Jan. 2026
Fresh lemon pulls the flavors into focus, melding the vivid with the verdant.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Accountability, vulnerability, apology, forgiveness, cultures melding into each other.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
The Red Fort, known locally as Lal Qila, is a sprawling, 17th-century Mughal-era edifice melding Persian and Indian architectural styles, and is visited by tourists throughout the year.
—Shivam Patel, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Whereas traditional nuclear fission energy creates power by splitting atoms, fusion uses heat to create energy by melding them together.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Dart operated an offense last season formed by melding some of Kafka’s influences from Kansas City with head coach Brian Daboll’s scheme.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
According to Nelsen, Project Prometheus is melding AI with physics.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
Is that ever a concern in melding the two timelines?
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Jan. 2026
Fresh lemon pulls the flavors into focus, melding the vivid with the verdant.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Accountability, vulnerability, apology, forgiveness, cultures melding into each other.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
The Red Fort, known locally as Lal Qila, is a sprawling, 17th-century Mughal-era edifice melding Persian and Indian architectural styles, and is visited by tourists throughout the year.
—Shivam Patel, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melding
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With a dedication to combining the Renaissance with a modern aesthetic, his design ethos embodies fashion futurism, technology and cultural heritage.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Somali officials say operations will continue in coordination with international partners, combining ground offensives, intelligence gathering and reconstruction efforts in retaken towns.—
Omar Faruk,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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By adjusting slurry mixing and drying protocols alone, the team reduced internal ionic resistance in their test electrodes by up to 40 percent.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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If the tea tastes too strong, consider mixing your concoction with another beverage, such as green tea or cold lemonade.—
PubSubHub User,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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For the first few billion years of cosmic history, galaxies formed and grew by accreting more and more material from the intergalactic medium, as well as by merging together to form larger, more mature galaxies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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When Altman was abruptly ousted as OpenAI’s CEO in November 2023, the board reportedly approached Amodei to replace him, and even considered merging the two AI startups, Reuters reported.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Rather than relying solely on traditional marketing pathways, Drake began integrating artificial intelligence into the winery’s operational framework, initially as an efficiency tool, but gradually as a creative extension of the brand.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those concerts transformed the group dynamic, thoroughly integrating Lewis into the Messthetics and distilling a chemistry that feels natural and unforced.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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The fiber in whole fruits helps to counteract this, but blending fruit, such as in smoothies, can reduce their fiber content.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Courtenay, as a caregiver with deeply sympathetic layers, exhibits frustration and compassion in equal measure, blending the obstinate protestations of a man in his twilight years with the lifelong tenderness and wisdom that often accompany them.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Casa Cody also makes use of its edible garden, incorporating seasonal produce into their culinary offerings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Her other tips include incorporating under-shelf LED lights and wall sconces, layering scale and texture, and including one piece of artwork for visual interest.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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