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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
The turkey flavor in these slices is all but lost in the mix. Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 This region has a mix of cities, older suburbs and lower-density communities. Mahbubur Meenar, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
The results of his nearly half-century in power have been mixed. ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Because the temperature difference between the two air masses fuels the updrafts that cause storms, this mixing tamps down storm activity. Damien Pine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix
Noun
  • Pieces are hand-breaded in a gluten-free flour and spice mixture.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • As Ross immediately calls out, this mixture of a child’s game with a sense of politesse, set to a stately, period-appropriate Vivaldi concerto, absolutely does feel like a game that might have been played in an 18th-century court.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Some of the largest proposals seeking chunks of Orange County’s lucrative bed tax got the final crack Wednesday at convincing a task force to advance their ideas, which combined would cost billions of dollars.
    Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The hubs will combine air taxis, autonomous vehicles, ridesharing, charging, servicing, and last-mile connections.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Participants will mix and mingle amid the attraction’s aquatic residents, including sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, starfish, anemones and thousands of fish and travel through Sea Life’s trademark 360-degree ocean tunnel.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • These two categories of philosophies tended not to mingle with each other.
    Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • His blend of humor and pathos demands a high-wire act from his ensembles.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Road trippers can spend the night at Red Cliffs Lodge Zion, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, where award-winning interior design blends seamlessly with the panoramic sights of towering red rock and radiant fall foliage.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Expanding on Iraola’s comments, there are methods to measure how different countries integrate individuals into groups.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Harris is the social media manager for the Ottawa squad, who is determined to help Troy integrate into the team.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That was until his parents gave him a reality check about the lack of money and abundance of hard work often associated with the path.
    DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • No off-season on the water While many people associate water rescues with summer, Lach said some of the Marine Unit's busiest months come after Labor Day.
    Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The New York Supreme Court agreed, finding that Betty Boop was an amalgamation of many contemporary Jazz-era figures.
    Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The company acquired Synovus Financial, and the banks have yet to merge their branding.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The system is forecast to merge with an approaching tropical wave within the next two days, with environmental conditions expected to become more conducive for development by midweek.
    Scott Withers, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

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“Mix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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