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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
Researchers link the longevity to a mix of diet, daily movement, close social ties and a sense of purpose. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 The Sanctuary will offer 13 loft-style apartments with a mix of one- to three-bedroom units. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Verb
But the attorney for the Salgado Araujo family said Thursday the substance was salt that outdoor workers mixed with lemon and water to combat the Texas heat. Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 16 July 2026 On Thursday afternoon, in New York’s Jacob Javits Center, the world of Disney collided with the world of the NFL, all in service of an unusual new consumer product line, one that mixes some of Disney’s characters with all 32 NFL teams. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix
Noun
  • Once cool, pour mixture into a large lidded jar and add lemon juice, oil, pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
    Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Alternately beat in flour mixture and milk in several additions, beating after each addition.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Northumberland Dark Sky Park Northumberland's Dark Sky Park combines remote landscapes with some of England's darkest skies.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • The spices mingle with the butter, draping over the tomato slices like savory sprinkles that crunch against their tender flesh.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 July 2026
  • Judges mingled with customers at a coffee shop before speaking at the domed, ornate Westmoreland County Courthouse.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Chai Maintenance blends spiced chai with lemonade and adds a cardamom-sugar rim.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • They’re tossed in a blend of malt-vinegar powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and MSG, a miraculous combination that activates every sensory receptor simultaneously, and nearly blows out your palate for anything else.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • The researchers are working on several aspects of the diving suit technology, including improving durability, adapting the suit for other cockroach and insect species, and integrating additional sensors to enhance functionality.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory annual testosterone screenings for active duty male military personnel over 30, integrated into their routine physicals.
    Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Warsh also invested tens of millions in the Juggernaut Fund, which is associated with Druckenmiller’s firm.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Tehrani’s patients include executives, entertainers and public-facing professionals looking to restore definition to the arms, abdomen, shoulders and chest without the extensive scars associated with traditional body-lift surgery.
    Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Such an amalgamation opens up to a different spectatorial experience, a notion of sensuality that’s rarely a concern of writing on Brocka’s cinema.
    Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
  • Their amalgamation with the other color produces a degradation to which no lover of his country, no lover of excellence in the human character can innocently consent.
    Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • That's because the mechanisms by which black holes devour matter to grow and then merge to create even more massive black holes should take at least 1 billion years to achieve supermassive status.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 July 2026
  • Fernando Chico Pardo founded a stock brokerage firm at age 27 in Mexico City that later merged with billionaire Carlos Slim Helú’s Grupo Financiero Inbursa.
    Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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“Mix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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