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verb

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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
The Tokyo International Film Festival unveiled the lineup on Wednesday for its 38th edition, running October 27 to November 5, and the main competition promises a typically eclectic mix of Asian auteurs, international arthouse stalwarts and new discoveries. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025 But Golden Globe nominee Fanning was brand new to the mix. Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Some like to use a single Tabi nail as an accent in a mix-and-match manicure, and others go full Tabi on all ten digits. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Sep. 2025 Trump seems to be mixing up his settlements with media companies. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix
Noun
  • Her final five looks referenced the Terminator franchise and were incredibly beautiful, a mixture of flashy metallic leather and luxurious-looking knits that the judges deemed more worthy of the win than Ethan’s fantastical Gothic collection and Jesus’s maximalist Barbie-pink outfits.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Rulers couldn’t control the volume of water arriving from thousands of miles upstream but instead relied on a mixture of propitiation of the gods, informed predictions, and blind hope.
    Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Yurachek said Arkansas athletes have combined for $500,000 in NIL deals in the NIL Go system and their $15,000 agreement average nearly triples the country’s $5,800 average.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
  • By 2035, more young people will enter the African workforce annually than in the rest of the world combined.
    Emeka Ajene, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Their collaboration captured the spirit of the Biennale, where memory and healing mingled with celebration.
    Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Streep also greeted her character’s apparent inspiration in another clip, mingling backstage with global editorial director Anna Wintour.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band formed in Seattle who are known for their harmonious vocal blends and heartfelt lyrics.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The love letter to Tejano flavors includes recipes for spice blends for pork, beef, and beyond, plus his takes on barbecue sauces (yes, Texas barbecue served with sauce), and vibrant salsas.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The White House said the executive order guarantees that AI will be integrated into US Department of Health and Human Services systems for sharing health information among health care systems, organizations and patients.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • That new landscape now includes at least one of the five legacy studios — Paramount — having articulated a commitment to integrate AI into its product to maximize efficiencies.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Still, Greenbaum said the Babylonians made a conscious choice to simplify the Zodiac and tie the twelve signs to the seasons so that Aries, for example, would be associated with the start of Spring.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Although Americans mostly associate California with wine country, Texas deserves credit, Landon said.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Haint is an amalgamation of a lot of things that keep me up at night.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Longo is known for his photorealistic paintings and drawings, but many of his works are an amalgamation of images real, imagined, and tweaked.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That interaction could cause one storm to absorb another, the two storms to merge or both storms to move off in different directions.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Festival director Jung Hanseok merged the longstanding New Currents and Kim Jiseok programs to create a more impactful platform exclusively for Asian cinema, with 14 films competing for five categories of the new Busan Award.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Mix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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