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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,
29 June 2026
Men's singles and doubles, Women's singles and doubles, and mixed doubles.
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Jason Cohen,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Many of the soccer stations mixed students from different schools.
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Shivali H. Patra,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
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On Friday, the worries over AI rolled through Wall Street, though shares ended mixed.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Men's singles and doubles, Women's singles and doubles, and mixed doubles.
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Jason Cohen,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
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Slices for a cucumber and vidalia onion salad or mixed with tomatoes and herbs in a cucumber tomato salad, cucumbers are a produce staple.
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Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Many of the soccer stations mixed students from different schools.
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Shivali H. Patra,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed
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Up until now, Rodrigo’s style reflected that musical predilection, with the singer’s rotation of plaid miniskirts and platform boots often landing as a hybrid mix between Gwen Stefani and Cher Horowitz.
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The hybrid seller is the new standard.
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The British filmmaker has assembled an eclectic cast to play the heroes and goddesses, sorceresses and swineherds.
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Taking a cue from nickelodeon piano players, composer John Powell steers the mood with a vibrantly eclectic score of sprightly ragtime, violin pathos and popcorn crescendos.
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As of 2026, Vacaville spends 67% of its general fund on the Police and Fire Departments combined.
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This scale dwarfs European and North American national markets combined, creating an enormous economy of scale for manufacturers of black paints.
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Everyone in attendance mixed and mingled together, though.
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Inside the villa, the vibe was much more relaxed, as guests mingled in the garden hoping to catch a breeze before the runway show began.
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Main categories include cycling, hiking, and multi-sport, all offering varied difficulty levels.
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The three-time Grand Slam doubles champion has a varied game with a killer serve, and she won’t be intimidated by Świątek.
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It should be finely milled, meaning it's blended to lightweight particles that move easily yet set the skin well.
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Zanotti blended the mesh trend, incorporating it into the ever-present mule trend.
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That estimate does not include costs associated with year-round state workers whose regular duties were diverted to support the session, including legislative staff and law enforcement officers.
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Berlant highlighted wildfires as one of the risks associated with celebrating irresponsibly.
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The main plot moves along at a good pace, though assorted flashbacks to Kara's Kryptonian origins wind up slowing down the momentum.
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In addition to their handcrafted coffee and coffee flavors – that brew assorted hot or iced lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos – the couple plan to package their tea leaves in tea bags and offer smoothies and lemonade at the Ramona location.
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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