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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
According to his pet profile, Biggie is a Labrador retriever-pit bull mix who is still a puppy in the body of an 11-year-old. Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025 The mix can go from slightly watery to thick very quickly, so keep an eye on it. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
During air quality alerts due to wildfires, the air is mixed with harmful smoke. Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025 Lucas Patrick and Cody Ford have competed at the right guard position, and the Bengals have been mixing in different second-unit offensive linemen all summer. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix
Noun
  • Companies are often using a mixture of different AI models for various tasks, running open offerings for those with less complexity and paying companies like OpenAI for the most powerful products.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Chop the cooked chicken and toss it with the hot sauce mixture.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Both schools combined to form the Purgolders football team.
    La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The Western business grew mid-single digits, combined with strength in Wrangler’s core denim.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Digital creators, trendsetters and Hollywood’s brightest mingled on the lawn, sipping, snapping selfies and soaking up the scene.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
  • In renderings, the pergola seems to recede into foliage, and crowds mingle underneath in raking light.
    Sam Bloch August 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Again, the information was simple, but the act was deliberate — a blend of preparation and intimidation.
    Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Another classic silhouette, Arhaus’s blend of jute and cotton makes this rug feel slightly softer underfoot.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • On some models, these may be raised handles or integrated into the frame of the tray.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
  • There's no belt drive; the 400 V hybrid system powers the air conditioning electrically now via its 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, and the water pump is integrated into the engine block.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • From the outside, maternal instincts may be most associated with care and compassion.
    Pia Lauritzen, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • For example, taking 4,000 daily steps, which equates to nearly 2 miles, was associated with a 36% lower risk of death compared to 2,000 steps.1 However, the researchers did note a handful of limitations.
    Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The Spurs will need to compile the perfect amalgamation of role players to flank their star tandem.
    Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Our hope is that Cane is an amalgamation of all of the terrible billionaires in the world.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • With Disney+ and Hulu set to merge in 2026 — and the Hulu app going away — Disney is reshuffling the marketing leadership of its entertainment division.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Colbert’s show is ending amid uniquely political circumstances, to be sure, with CBS’s parent company, Paramount, and President Donald Trump having reached a multimillion-dollar legal settlement while the company attempted to merge with Skydance Media.
    Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025

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“Mix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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