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verb

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How is the word mix different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of mix are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, and mingle. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

When is it sensible to use amalgamate instead of mix?

Although the words amalgamate and mix have much in common, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When could blend be used to replace mix?

In some situations, the words blend and mix are roughly equivalent. However, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

Where would coalesce be a reasonable alternative to mix?

The meanings of coalesce and mix largely overlap; however, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When might commingle be a better fit than mix?

The words commingle and mix can be used in similar contexts, but commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When would fuse be a good substitute for mix?

The synonyms fuse and mix are sometimes interchangeable, but fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When can merge be used instead of mix?

While in some cases nearly identical to mix, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When is mingle a more appropriate choice than mix?

The words mingle and mix are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mix
Noun
Other stars heavily rumored to be in the mix include Jacob Elordi, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Callum Turner. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 June 2026 Festering below, stagnant water emanates the telltale smell of rotten eggs, likely a mix of methane and sulfur dioxide. Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Verb
Critics were mixed on the show though its special effects were widely praised. Brent Lang, Variety, 9 June 2026 Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix
Noun
  • The scientists demonstrated that tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) spontaneously formed when mixtures of purified coat protein and its genomic RNA were incubated together.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
  • Transfer spinach to the bowl with the egg mixture and whisk thoroughly to combine.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Dishes use local produce but combine them with Asian ingredients for a light meal that’s bursting with flavors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
  • By combining all the different brands in a single kitchen, Lore said Wonder can serve geographies and regions that don’t have the population numbers to support larger fast-casual chains like Chipotle or Cava.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Guests celebrating Giant included American Vogue Editor Chloe Malle as well as theater producers Tom Kirhady, Lucas McMahon, and Greg Nobile, who sipped on wine and champagne and dined on light bites whilst mingling and talking Tony prospects.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
  • It is also written with classical punctuation, whereby a paragraph or even an entire story might be written across the duration of a single period, the narration mingling with character voices that ifntrude unannounced.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • These include the Triple Collagen Cream from Medicube, which features a blend of shea butter, elastin, and collagen to firm and lift sagging skin.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026
  • Pratt’s main character energy proved attractive to (primarily out-of-state) donors as well as meme makers, who gravitated to his blend of righteousness and rage as well as irreverence.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Our blood and muscles became integrated into the machines.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • But to me they were always integrated, the comedy and the drama and the emotion and the outrageousness of it.
    Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • Loukola, who was at the University of Oulu in Finland at the time, first trained the bees to associate a small blue circle with a sweet treat.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026
  • Everyone associated with the program now calls him the best hitter in school history.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Look, most of the time social media is just an amalgamation of AI slop, influencers begging for attention and people fighting over nonsense.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
  • At its center is a character called the Lizard Demon, an amalgamation of powerful, predatory men.
    Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • The book, by Martyna Majok (of Cost of Living, which was also directed by Bonney), merges past and present through Susanna’s narration, while Bonney has the show’s ensemble onstage around her as their characters interject in Susanna’s story, sometimes to play a scene, sometimes to add commentary.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
  • Palatial splendor merges with chalet coziness, particularly in the raclette and charcuterie-heavy Le Coin Savoyard restaurant (one of three in the hotel and four off-site) and in the salons, where sofas and traditional rugs are illuminated by chandeliers and dim sconces.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

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“Mix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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