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adjective

ˈmikst How to pronounce mixed (audio)
Definition of mixednext
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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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verb

past tense of mix
1
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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2
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
Adjective
Even those who don’t support Laesch have expressed mixed emotions over the recall referendum effort. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Norwich, historically a manufacturing center, so far has had a more mixed public reaction. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
Three kinds of cheese are mixed into the buttery filling before the dough is rolled up cinnamon roll-style and baked until golden. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 The Smith experience is always going to be a roller coaster, impressive feats of accuracy and arm talent mixed with desperation heaves and maddening turnovers. — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mixed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed
  1. hybrid
  2. eclectic
  3. combined
  4. mingled
  5. varied
  6. blended
  7. associated
  8. assorted
Adjective
  • The animation is truly ugly, the characters moving at the framerate of a PowerPoint and looking less like the animals they’re supposed to be than weird hybrid troll creatures.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Adopting a hybrid payment infrastructure model can make implementation less risky and enable companies to balance speed and operational efficiency with settlement visibility.
    — Dr. Saheer Nelliparamban, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hybrid
Adjective
  • Instead, an eclectic mix of African textiles, Japanese artworks, Turkish rugs, and British ceramics mirrors the round-the-world curiosities of the neighboring British Museum.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Fantastic Fest, the most reliably eclectic and unapologetically strange American film festival on the fall calendar, has unveiled a lineup that promises to delight any cinephile whose tastes lie outside the conventional.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of eclectic
Verb
  • Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela have combined to add more than 1 million barrels per day of extra production.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Amihere was a perfect 7 of 7 from the field, Janelle Salaun and Tip Hayes scored 23 combined and the Valkyries bench accounted for 51 points.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of combined
Verb
  • Bezos mingled with members at the party, including real-estate executive Richard LeFrak and businessman Eddie Lampert, the report said.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The ‘next step’ On a sunny September day last year in the Chinese port city of Ningbo, not far from Shanghai, higher-ups from shipping company Sea Legend mingled with local transport officials at a port terminal.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mingled
Adjective
  • This trend is visible in sectors like consumer goods and retail, where companies are using AI to manage varied products and training needs while navigating narrow profit margins.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Consumers should anticipate higher costs, varied sizes, and are advised to purchase their sweet potatoes early for Thanksgiving.
    — Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of varied
Verb
  • Those three components were blended before being recasked across both ex-bourbon (53 gallon) and ex-sherry (59 gallon) casks previously used to age Jura single malt Scotch.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • With a remarkable ability to bridge generations, Gansz delivered a message that blended his love of history with his love of football, using lessons from the past to shape how his teams prepared for the present.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of blended
Verb
  • Those involved in the push to make South Carolina first envisioned the living-room conversations and retail politics long associated with Iowa and New Hampshire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There’s no unwinding in the serene nature and crisp German air of Baden-Baden, the historic town long associated with restorative living, and that seamless discretion is entirely the point.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of associated
Adjective
  • Hershey’s Halloween lineup also includes assorted bags with Jolly Ranchers and gummy candies like Twizzlers, fueled by consumer research by the company that showed that most parents are likely to buy gummy candies early in the fall season.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The situation has become so bad that Russia – normally one of the world’s leading energy exporters – is now facing severe nationwide gas shortages, leading to rationing in its assorted regions and mounting local discontent.
    — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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