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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
Before things heat up later in the week, low storm chances are in the mix for late Monday, June 22, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026 When the shrimp are cooked, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup Bloody Mary mix. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
Verb
Smoke will not be equally thick everywhere, but air quality can change quickly depending on wind direction and how much smoke mixes down to the surface. Joe Ruch, CBS News, 23 June 2026 Add Compost Before planting any crop, take the time to mix compost into your garden or potting mix. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix
Noun
  • Sprinkle 5 tablespoons ice water over mixture and continue using folding motion to combine until small portion of dough holds together when squeezed in palm of your hand, adding up to 2 tablespoons remaining ice water if necessary.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • Friedland describes the ritual with the mixture of reverence and annoyance that marks many of his best observations.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • The gel-cream combines hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, panthenol, and squalane to hydrate and soothe without feeling greasy.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • Speculation over the relationship between Brown and Tatum has been regularly a storyline in Boston, but the pair combined to lead the Celtics to a championship in 2024 and Brown was named Finals MVP.
    Matt Schooley, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Everyone in attendance mixed and mingled together, though.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • Throughout, custom furnishings mingle with new and vintage pieces, along with a few items that the couple had selected.
    Alyssa Bird, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Its blends are built around protein, supplements and ingredients designed to do more than the old high-street formula of fruit, yoghurt and a sprinkle of something vaguely virtuous.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The robot is a humanoid—its design is inspired by the human form—and its proportions are a blend of those of the median American male and those of the median American female.
    Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Over time, those journals also integrated historical studies into their searchable online archives.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 28 June 2026
  • Widely considered conceptually comparable to the S-300 and S-400 families, the HQ-9B can engage aircraft, cruise missiles, and certain ballistic missile threats while integrating with China’s broader air defense architecture.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • One of the stops captured in police body camera video shows local officers talking about targeting work vans for ICE — vehicles associated with construction, landscaping and other industries reliant on immigrant labor.
    Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
  • Yet despite his later involvement in politics, McCloskey remains most closely associated with the confrontation that unfolded outside his home in June 2020.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Parenting isn’t a singular task, but rather an amalgamation of mindsets and duties that are integrated into the rest of life’s experiences.
    Christian Dashiell Published, Parents, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Anderson’s Toyshop in July will merge back into Anderson’s Bookshop, located two doors down in downtown Naperville.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
  • However, his lack of strength, questionable frame and lack of true explosiveness create several questions about his translation to the next level, along with his inability to merge offensive and defensive value in the same season.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 24 June 2026

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“Mix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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