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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
Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Currently, there is very little flexibility in have mixed use in some of the village plans and vice-versa.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Both fresh and frozen soursop can be pureed and mixed into cocktails.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
While oil has dropped to under $100 a barrel, markets appeared skittish Friday over the prospects for a deal, with mixed messages appearing to emerge out of the region.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Currently, there is very little flexibility in have mixed use in some of the village plans and vice-versa.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Verb
Unfortunately, reviews are largely mixed, with a 54% RT score.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Both fresh and frozen soursop can be pureed and mixed into cocktails.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed
Adjective
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Tree peonies, fern peonies, and woodland peonies bloom first; hybrid varieties, like true reds and corals, bloom mid-season; and other peonies bloom in the latter half of spring.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
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The project was designed to develop new business opportunities by connecting fashion, tourism, hospitality and lifestyle through a hybrid concept combining showroom presentations, pop-up experiences, and events.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Some of the 2026 kitchen tile trends include retro rhapsody, organic depth and texture, and eclectic artistry.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Anna Bogutskaya, the head of screen at SXSW London, and her team have booked an eclectic mix of theatrical and series offerings.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Wheeler, a three-time All-Star, had only given up one home run in his six other starts this season combined.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In their scenes together, Ahmed plays straight man so Khan can go huge, all breezy confidence and street smarts combined as a defense against the countless stereotypes the bearded, accented, proudly Muslim Zulfi must face every day.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Emery gave a speech thanking everyone and mingled with players’ families, taking photos and reflecting on the campaign.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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From there, Wilde mingled with the rest of the guests, all of whom also took the opportunity to browse.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The differences expand our understanding of how varied human life has been.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Explore the varied landscapes of France, from the secluded beaches of the Île de Porquerolles to Alpine destinations like Chamonix and Villard-de-Lans.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Hidden vegetables — vegetables blended naturally into dishes kids will actually eat — have been named among the top kids’ food and nutrition trends for 2026 by Kidfresh, a brand focused on children’s meals.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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There have been spirits that were blended by Japanese master blenders before (Legent from Jim Beam, for example), or finished in barrels that were previously used to age Japanese whisky (El Tesoro’s last Mundial tequila).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Clark looked up the men Jones had been associated with and, one by one, ruled them out.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Lola 41 is already associated with White Elephant’s Nantucket and Palm Beach properties, and has satellites in Boston and Naples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room The smoke master is a special breed of outdoor cook who appreciates craftsmanship, the science of barbecuing, and revels in the appropriate pairing of wood flavors with assorted meats, fish, and fowls.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Kids who are on their phones all day and all night are irresponsible, not merely victims of an assorted array of algorithms.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2026
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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