MELDING Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

melding

verb

present participle of meld

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 The fabric draped beautifully down her back, seemingly melding into her dress to create an ethereal vision. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026 And, as second- and third-generation Texans, Beyoncé and Selena were both able to take their heritage and interpret it, while also melding it with the melting pot of influences they were surrounded by. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The music — a medley of the Netflix series’ score and soundtrack — will drive the storyline and energy of scenes, while also melding with the pattern of dialog in the clips, creating a natural flow to the show. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 Born Tim Bergling, Avicii was a Swedish DJ and producer who created some of the 2010s’ most recognizable electronic songs by melding country and soul influences into his discography. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 Sprouse’s first collections in the mid-1980s made a major splash, melding graffiti prints, a playful ’60s aesthetic, and bright Day-Glo colors that won admirers such as Andy Warhol. — ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026 Despite its tragic beginning, La Jefa has emerged from the ashes thanks to the Suros’ singular vision of melding heritage and innovation. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 And Hiller is Emmy-nominated this year for his guest role of Larry in another Apple TV show, Pluribus — Vince Gilligan’s drama series about a mind-melding pandemic starring Rhea Seehorn as its virus-immune lead. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, says what makes Magical Dining so special is its three-part recipe, melding support for local businesses, wonderful experiences for the guests and the all-important charity element. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

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Coroner’s officials have issued a new image, created by combining a forensic sketch and post-mortem photographs using artificial intelligence.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
The company will look at the emerging role of AI in dubbing and how hybrid workflows combining technology and human expertise could support the localization of content for international markets.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of combining

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The Morrison critique — that bottlenecks come from mixing prep, cook and clean activities in the same square foot — is pushing designers to treat the room as a cluster of task zones rather than one open space.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Research has shown that mixing ketamine with other substances such as alcohol can be dangerous, potentially leading to problems including respiratory depression, where breathing becomes dangerously slow or shallow.

— Violet Jira, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixing

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Those challenges include performing nonlinear operations, incorporating memory, maintaining computational precision, minimizing optical losses and integrating photonic components with conventional electronics.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Not only would that pit the two streamers against each other internally, but a bake-off would cause huge internal distractions at a time when the company needs to focus on integrating operations.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrating

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The ends flitted out and folded centimeters above her brows, blending between the relaxed waves that moved over her shoulders.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Martha Stewart reports that designers are blending vintage and modern pieces to create interiors that feel curated, personal and full of character.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of blending

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Moreover, Skida had been amalgamating preseason orders with instant stock in the same retail order flows, creating a host of complicated inventory issues.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
To Coimbra, some key questions involved amalgamating real-life characters into fictionalized ones while still honoring victims and survivors, as well as faithfully recreating the look and feel of the time.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026

Definition of amalgamating

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The 43-gram glasses use open-ear audio and can handle music, calls, and Meta’s AI assistant without incorporating a camera.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
That could include lighting candles while focusing on an intention or incorporating movement through activities such as dancing, walking or hiking.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

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