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as in hybrid
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
our mixed dog has a greyhound's body but the features of a collie
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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the continuing education program offers a very mixed selection of courses
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as in combined
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
those ingredients should not be mixed until the last stage of the recipe
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as in mingled
to take part in social activities
happily mixing with the other guests at the party
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Recent Examples of mixed
ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Notable projects include the conversion of the historic Petroleum Building from office space into residential use, creating 178 new housing units, as well as similar work at the University Building that will add 120 mixed-income units.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
In markets, trading has been mixed across Asia, while European futures indicate a muted open.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Tribal fighters targeted almost every home in 35 villages in the province that were mixed or Druze-majority.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Notable projects include the conversion of the historic Petroleum Building from office space into residential use, creating 178 new housing units, as well as similar work at the University Building that will add 120 mixed-income units.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
And unlike the early days of Facebook, MySpace and even Twitter, the immediate reaction to advances in AI technology has been mixed.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
In markets, trading has been mixed across Asia, while European futures indicate a muted open.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed
Adjective
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These small, community-level systems, typically powered by solar or hybrid energy, generate and distribute electricity locally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a partnership with Oakton Community College, Evanston’s Reparations Committee’s economic working group is launching a hybrid grant and training program for Black residents looking to grow their businesses as a pathway for economic mobility.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Pacers opened with the eclectic starting lineup of Andrew Nembhard, Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Jalen Slawson and Pascal Siakam.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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Taking a leaf from its 40-year SXSW parent event in Austin, the UK spin-off unveiled an eclectic conference program and speakers list on Friday, bringing together big names from the worlds of film, TV, tech, the creator economy, music and sport.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Malachi Smith, Solo Ball and Jaylin Stewart combined for four 3-pointers during a 15-1 run that put UConn up 25-6.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bagley had a layup and a dunk to start the run and Marshall and Brandon Williams combined to make four free throws.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton mingled with CPAC attendees during a Saturday morning meet and greet.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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At the breakfast, Paxton mingled with convention goers, but did not take questions from reporters.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr.
Political,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Another ancient tradition is the extensive prayers of the faithful, interspersed with genuflections, which today include intentions as varied as praying for the pope, for the Jewish people, and for those who do not believe in God.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in the North Loop area of Minneapolis, blocks away from the iconic Hennepin Street Bridge with easy access to the riverfront parks along the Mississippi, with their great cycling and walking trails and varied perspectives on the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is in part driven by the increasingly powerful Guard, which experts note has increasingly blended Shia Islam and Iranian nationalism, with an emphasis on the latter.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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Best Hotels & Resorts Matsushima Sakan Shoan Enjoy breathtaking views of Matsushima Bay from this 11-room luxury ryokan, which has traditional Japanese or blended Japanese and Western-style rooms.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Such shifts, says Panofsky, are always associated with a transfer of artistic leadership to a new country or to a new discipline.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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But as lawmakers debate whether to regulate or ban kratom, public health problems associated with the drug continue to rise.—
Andrew Kolodny,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The brunch stations feature greens, fruit salads, Greek yogurt with assorted toppings, bakery, charcuterie, seafood on ice, an omelet station, and a carving station with prime rib and Atlantic salmon.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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