as in blends
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
guacamole is usually a mix of avocado, tomato, onion, and spices
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as in combines
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 mingles
to take part in social activities
happily mixing with the other guests at the party
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Recent Examples of mixes
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Avoid mixes containing slow-release fertilizer, as these may provide agapanthus with too much nitrogen and impede blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
The category now includes zero-sugar mixes for low-carb routines, high-sodium formulas built for heavy sweating and clinical-grade options designed for serious dehydration.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Yemeni cafes often mix coffee with special spice mixes — or hawaij — that may contain cardamon, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, coriander or nutmeg.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The provision store sells loose candy, nuts, mixes, cereal and pet food.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Schultz sits 95 with both a four-seamer and sinker and mixes in a cutter, sweeper and changeup.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
On the other end, the cheapest potting mixes often drain poorly or arrive with little nutritional value.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Some of the new cocktails include the Dubai Tai, which mixes rum, a pistachio simple syrup and chocolate, and the Ay Dio Tigre, made with tequila, strawberry, watermelon, tajin and red food coloring.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Caffeine powders and energy drink mixes turn a hydration drink into a workout fuel or afternoon pick-me-up.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
This is the same issue that triggered the recent Ghirardelli powdered beverage mixes recall.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
In his world, high culture mixes with low culture, Southern Charm reunion shoots make way for podcasts with Meryl Streep, and Jon Hamm pledges allegiance to Summer House’s Ciara Miller.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Hosted by Airbnb superhost Ashley, the Tetonia saloon mixes an old-timey look with modern amenities such as a gas fireplace, pool table and barbecue grill.
—Hali Smith
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Just like traditional spinach dip, the recipe mixes together spinach, sour cream, and chives to achieve that cool, onion flavor with a kick.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Within a city landscape in the capital of Georgia that mixes classical and contemporary architecture, the ultra-modern indoor arena stands out like an extraterrestrial mothership.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Aside from Target’s Good & Gather brand trail mix, these snack mixes were sold in retail stores, online and via QVC shopping network.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Avoid mixes containing slow-release fertilizer, as these may provide agapanthus with too much nitrogen and impede blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
The category now includes zero-sugar mixes for low-carb routines, high-sodium formulas built for heavy sweating and clinical-grade options designed for serious dehydration.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Yemeni cafes often mix coffee with special spice mixes — or hawaij — that may contain cardamon, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, coriander or nutmeg.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The provision store sells loose candy, nuts, mixes, cereal and pet food.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Schultz sits 95 with both a four-seamer and sinker and mixes in a cutter, sweeper and changeup.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
On the other end, the cheapest potting mixes often drain poorly or arrive with little nutritional value.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The collection, available May 7-10 at participating Krispy Kreme shops nationwide, mixes two new mini doughnuts with two fan favorites, according to the chain.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Some of the new cocktails include the Dubai Tai, which mixes rum, a pistachio simple syrup and chocolate, and the Ay Dio Tigre, made with tequila, strawberry, watermelon, tajin and red food coloring.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Caffeine powders and energy drink mixes turn a hydration drink into a workout fuel or afternoon pick-me-up.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
This is the same issue that triggered the recent Ghirardelli powdered beverage mixes recall.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
In his world, high culture mixes with low culture, Southern Charm reunion shoots make way for podcasts with Meryl Streep, and Jon Hamm pledges allegiance to Summer House’s Ciara Miller.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Hosted by Airbnb superhost Ashley, the Tetonia saloon mixes an old-timey look with modern amenities such as a gas fireplace, pool table and barbecue grill.
—Hali Smith
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Just like traditional spinach dip, the recipe mixes together spinach, sour cream, and chives to achieve that cool, onion flavor with a kick.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Within a city landscape in the capital of Georgia that mixes classical and contemporary architecture, the ultra-modern indoor arena stands out like an extraterrestrial mothership.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixes
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Materials like micro-modal or bamboo blends combine softness with the ability to pull moisture away from the skin, helping keep it drier throughout the day.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Highly skilled therapists offer signature treatments including Balinese deep-tissue massages and the use of aromatic oil blends made from local herbs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Now 76, her approach to travel combines practicality with personal comfort.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Inside, the formula combines four forms of vitamin C—ascorbyl glucoside, ascorbic acid, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, and sodium ascorbyl phosphate—for a more layered, stable approach to brightening and antioxidant protection.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 May 2026
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Bar Tab Taran Dugal mingles at a West Village art-salon-cocktail-lounge.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Launched in Arizona, Canyon Ranch moved its headquarters to Fort Worth after being purchased by real-estate mogul John Goff, who mingles in the crowd along with his wife, Cami.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility 25 mixtures by helicopter from Bali, flying over the Gili island, or landing in the rice fields, or a two-hour drive from the main airport in Lombok.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Previous methods required researchers to extract proteins from bacterial mixtures containing thousands of other molecules, a process that significantly limited throughput.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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In this particular case, Elordi’s Pluto merges with Jenner’s Venus (love, attraction, pleasure) and Mars (passion, desire, energy).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Erwin says this approach merges a traditional filmmaking process into a digital world, rather than replacing cameras and actors with prompts.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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In practical terms, that means Forest now associates humans with food and safety, the opposite of what a wild deer needs to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs.—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2018
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The architecture integrates with Veza—whose patented access graph maps over 30 billion permissions across human, machine, and AI identities—and Armis, which extends visibility to OT, IoT, medical devices, and critical infrastructure.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Its latest model, SenseNova U1, integrates language and vision processing into a single system, improving speed and efficiency by removing the need to translate different modes.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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“Mixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixes. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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