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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
Mindy Lubber, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Duality is a key theme, with mismatched hands, mixed patterns, and contrasting designs symbolizing Gemini’s twin energy.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
There are also concerns about how the wastewater discharged from desalination, which typically contains high concentrations of minerals, would harm fish, shellfish and other animals if not mixed well with existing water in Corpus Christi Bay.
—Michelle Hummel, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
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Adjective
Just as the economic risks of nature loss are coming into sharper focus, companies and their investors are facing mixed signals from governments and standard-setting organizations over what they will be required to disclose related to these risks.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Duality is a key theme, with mismatched hands, mixed patterns, and contrasting designs symbolizing Gemini’s twin energy.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
Verb
With a base of egg noodles and four different kinds of cheese mixed in, this hearty casserole will easily feed a hungry family.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
There are also concerns about how the wastewater discharged from desalination, which typically contains high concentrations of minerals, would harm fish, shellfish and other animals if not mixed well with existing water in Corpus Christi Bay.
—Michelle Hummel, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed
Adjective
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The coach can take a linebacker off the field on passing downs and play both Parrish and Scott inside at nickel cornerback or even at a hybrid linebacker position.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Researchers have developed a hybrid semiconductor-catalyst system that captures high-energy sunlight more efficiently than solar panels or plants.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The approach to furniture and art is gloriously eclectic.—
Bridget Mills-Powell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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That means in the community’s heart along eclectic Andy Rosse Lane, visitors are stocking up on supplies at The Island Store, grabbing coffee and ice cream at Latte Da, and sipping cocktails and munching on seafood at Keylime Bistro.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Even combined, its yearly broadcast revenue is less than half of the NFL’s.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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That relay, combined with a social media campaign, helped the show reach an audience TF1 would not typically expect from linear broadcast.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The rest of them got seats at the state dinner and mingled over cocktails at the exclusive Capital Club in Beijing.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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Kate mingled with well-wishers following a meeting in the mayor's office about the Reggio Emilia approach, posing for selfies, accepting flowers and squatting to talk with children.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Ovenbird Warblers such as the ovenbird are often difficult to spot, so learning their widely varied songs is essential to identification.—
Christopher Gangemi,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Nearly a dozen fires have, together, consumed more than 26,000 acres of varied terrain in the region over the last week, in remote island chaparral as well as brushy foothills bordering neighborhoods.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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The swim, revealed in government emails obtained by The Associated Press, comes to light amid criticism over Patel’s use of the FBI plane and his global travel that has blended professional responsibilities with leisure activities.—
Jim Mustian,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The House voted 218-203 to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which would allow the sale of gasoline blended with 15% ethanol year‑round nationwide.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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Contact each creditor or debt collector associated with a fraudulent account.—
Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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Because the mineral contains titanium and potassium, and those elements are associated with the rocks in Earth’s crust, the researchers think kopylovite is produced when sediments sink into the mantle in subduction zones atop slabs of oceanic crust.—
James Dinneen,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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What sets a muffuletta, that iconic sandwich from New Orleans, apart from other sandwiches similarly stuffed with assorted deli meats is the olive salad that’s slathered across the bread.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2026
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Her chief lieutenants in this operation are Bronco (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Sid (Henry Cavill), who specialize in intimidation, surveillance, bribery, and other assorted sins.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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