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verb

Synonym Chooser

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
If that mix wasn’t varied enough, Faris is also 7 percent wolf and 4 percent Akbash. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 Yet success over the long haul almost always comes from a balanced mix of assets. Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Pour the powders into a large bowl and mix in some of the water. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025 The manifesto is littered with stuff like this, mixing high-flying rhetoric and references with base culture war blathering. James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix
Noun
  • Coat the bottom in a sweet chocolate mixture for an even more indulgent treat.
    Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Let the mixture sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Current Increment 1 systems from Leonardo DRS and General Dynamics Land Systems already combine Stinger missiles and 30mm cannons on Stryker vehicles.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Today, the Salon des Nouveaux Ensembliers aims to be a contemporary equivalent, bringing together designers and more than 150 artisans to combine tradition and sustainable innovation.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Jarred caramel sauce does the heavy lifting, mingling with apple pie filling, spice cake mix, butter, and pecans.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Delevingne seemingly got over the blunder pretty quickly and mingled inside with Jenna Ortega, Mikey Madison, Joey King and Kaia Gerber, Tessa Thompson, Rachel Senott and Charli xcx.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The soft, breathable cotton blend fabric floats away from the body and can be worn both over a shirt and under a jacket.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
  • It’s filled with global flavors and spice mixes for a variety of different meals, including barbecue rubs, Mediterranean blends, Italian blends, steak rubs, and more.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Every detail in this cottage-style kitchen is enchanting, including the minor yet impactful choice to integrate the countertop with the apron-front sink.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The ring is designed to integrate directly with the Reebok Fitness App, which offers more than 1,000 hours of fitness and wellness content.
    Emily Burns, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The organization’s Green Heart Project, which studies the impact of better air quality on heart disease through urban greening, has found that increasing the number of trees and shrubs in an area can create lower levels of a blood marker associated with inflammation.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Out of the more than 30 people charged by federal prosecutors for illicit-gaming offenses, just three are associated with the NBA, and most of the evidence has nothing to do with basketball games.
    Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Who just happen to look like an amalgamation of the present-day rock acts Greta Van Fleet and Rival Sons.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
  • This Bryan Bertino thriller is an amalgamation of three separate real-life events.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Schichts managed to survive and thrive, building the company, merging with Unilever, founding a cinema, building international networks and even taking to the skies in airplane races.
    Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Ink merges into breast milk, tranquillity and space to think are filled with irritating barking, and Lawrence loses herself to the madness.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Mix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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