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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
Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
The release was met with mixed reactions from his fans.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
New York — Stocks ended the day mixed on Friday as investors continue to brush off concerns about the government shutdown.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Caffeine While stimulant medications like Ritalin (methylphenidate) are used to treat ADHD, the research results on caffeine as a stimulant option are mixed.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
The release was met with mixed reactions from his fans.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
But in actual cooking, alcohol is typically mixed with other ingredients, like water, fats, sugars, and proteins.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
New York — Stocks ended the day mixed on Friday as investors continue to brush off concerns about the government shutdown.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed
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The result is a hybrid system that bridges research innovation and large-scale industrial application, pushing data technology toward a new high-speed frontier.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Paracosm’s first project to be unveiled at MIPCOM is The Odyssey, a true-crime hybrid microdrama that Leitch and Pat McGee are directing.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Where To Shop Go Vintage Shopping Bedford is known for its eclectic collection of vintage boutiques that are a delight for both enthusiastic thrifters and casual shoppers.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Post-breakfast, peruse eclectic galleries and vintage shops like VARGA Gallery and Mystery Spot Antiques.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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When asked about his top five rappers, dead or alive, Thug listed 2Pac, Drake, Wale and Big Sean (combined as one), Kanye West, and Lil Wayne.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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In a cruel irony, the chaos of homelessness that forces people to prioritize survival, combined with health conditions such as physical disabilities, dementia or serious mental illness, often collude to prevent patients from engaging with the very systems that could end their homelessness.—
Sarah Stella,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
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Their collaboration captured the spirit of the Biennale, where memory and healing mingled with celebration.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests mingled during a cocktail hour before enjoying a three-course dinner.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Comments were varied on this one, but overall editors felt like this one had a solid texture.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Opinions from evaluators on McGonigle’s ability to handle shortstop on an everyday basis are varied.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sandinista ideology blended Marxism, liberalism, and nationalism, borrowing ideas from both sides of the Iron Curtain.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Oct. 2025
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For Hilton, whose public persona has always blended self-parody and glamour, the nod feels intentional — a bridge between two eras of women who mastered spectacle on their own terms.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Indigenous Peoples' Day, as the name suggests, honors the Indigenous peoples of the country, instead of the colonization that is associated with Columbus Day, and is being commemorated by more states since Native American communities advocated for its recognition.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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During the Keeping Up With the Kardashians days, superfans immediately associated Kris Jenner’s black-and-white checkerboard foyer with the family.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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During release week, there were five additional digital versions that dropped that adding assorted bonus material.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
5 Oct. 2025
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Kids can also expand their repertoire with assorted refill mixes of pizza and sprinkle brownies, sold separately.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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