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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
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Add eggs, flour, spices and salt; beat until thoroughly mixed.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Down some pickle juice mixed with Electrolyte drink.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The boots have deep, high-traction treads that grip muddy ground, mixed terrain, and even ice.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Add eggs, flour, spices and salt; beat until thoroughly mixed.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
There may be just a touch of rain or freezing rain mixed in along the South Coast area.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Down some pickle juice mixed with Electrolyte drink.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed
Adjective
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That almost certainly means a hybrid diesel-electric system, though the yard did not explicitly say that.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
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Stellantis is scrapping its plug-in hybrid electric Jeep SUVs and Chrysler minivan amid slowing EV sales, quality issues and weakened federal fuel economy requirements.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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More than 550 people attended to cheer on the eclectic group of trailblazers, stars and out-and-out icons.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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The eclectic design mixes the modern and the historic bones of the building, and the rooftop bar offers splendid views of the city.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The new generation of skiers that emerge in the 1970s embraced bursts of vibrant color, head-to-toe black, metallics, prints and plaids in the same era when fashion icons, celebrity and socialites mingled with locals at aprés-ski hangouts and discotheques.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
21 Dec. 2025
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And mingled with the dough to become one.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Those funders’ business models varied.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Experts say beef tallow isn’t heart-healthy, but using it sometimes can fit into a balanced, varied diet.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The coffee chain's Pistachio Latte (available hot, iced or blended) and Pistachio Cream Cold Brew are back, along with some new nutty options for customers.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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In both cases, the formula blended easily and offered a good amount of coverage without feeling thick or matte.—
Dianna Singh,
Allure,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Police located a vehicle description and license plate associated with him from a previous call for service.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hemson Etienne, who the police said was hired by a local hotel undergoing renovations, was charged locally with illegally dumping the mattresses and the city will be seeking restitution for the labor and costs associated with removing the mattresses.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Two recent Roxbury city councilors, Tania Fernandes Anderson and Chuck Turner, have ended up in federal prison for assorted heists.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Member's Mark Assorted Cookie Tray More than 7,000 Sam's Club shoppers agree the Member's Mark Assorted Cookie Tray, which contains 84 assorted cookies, is a warehouse winner.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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