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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
Biden in recent years has turned to art, workingprimarily in abstract, mixed-media pieces exploring themes of memory, transformation, and the natural world. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 Blackstone earnings Gray spoke with CNBC after Blackstone reported its third-quarter results, which came in mixed. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
Impact on local businesses was mixed with some small businesses saying the soccer bump was never realized. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 Earnings reactions across tech have been mixed this week, and beats alone haven't been enough. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 29 Oct. 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
  • Adaggra said growth was driven by demand from large enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, as businesses invest in hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure, network connectivity and access to digital infrastructure.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Its broader objective involves developing a hybrid navy with more operational options.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of hybrid
Adjective
  • Film Festival kicks off its 67th edition this week with an eclectic lineup of festival favorites, Oscar hopefuls and homegrown films that showcase the range and dynamism of the Greek industry.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Acts like Karina Vélez, Elia, DEL TORO, Giny, and LaDí have impressed fans with an eclectic output — from bubblegum to dream-pop and everything in between.
    — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of eclectic
Verb
  • Killer identified The search for answers stretched across decades, combined with false confessions, arrests, convictions and appeals before DNA and ballistics evidence identified serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers in September 2025.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Atwell, Mumpfield and Whittington have combined for only 13 receptions this season.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of combined
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  • In between the dinner of chicken pot pie — the long-standing dinner tradition at the CFDA Awards —and the accolades, guests got up and mixed and mingled among the tables underneath the life-sized, 94-foot-long, 21,000-pound giant blue whale.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Women in floor-length sparkly gowns mingled with men in tuxes.
    — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of mingled
Adjective
  • Even after the engines are removed, firms are looking for parts as varied as landing gear and antennae to sell.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In the ads analyzed by Noticias Telemundo, the form and content indicating it was done with AI varied; there were differences ranging from the text size to the wording.
    — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of varied
Verb
  • Born from the international slave trade during the 18th century, the hybrid language primarily blended the French spoken by colonists and slavers with multiple West African dialects, particularly from the Senegambian region.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The administration had obtained the state’s public voter rolls, which the DHS had blended with its own immigration information and third-party data.
    — Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of blended
Verb
  • This’s associated with the gel’s ability to be stored long term.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • People talking to an AI in an abusive and cruel way are more likely to be associated with trying to get the AI model to engage in dangerous requests, like trying to get around an AI’s safety guardrails, Campbell added.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of associated
Adjective
  • There was a line of fans outside the team store at the Baptist Health IcePlex, the team’s practice facility in Fort Lauderdale, waiting to get their hands on jerseys, hats t-shirts and other assorted Hometown Remix memorabilia.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Children have also left behind plenty of toys — including eight mini race cars, three bouncy balls, dozens of assorted figurines, rubber ducks, fidget spinners and other trinkets.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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