1
as in combining
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 mingling
to take part in social activities
happily mixing with the other guests at the party
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Recent Examples of mixing
Garner takes the diary form, mixing the intimate, the intellectual, and the everyday, to new heights.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Cursed Daughters is more of an intergenerational saga, mixing comedy and tragedy in the way all families do.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Early on, Chesney made long journeys on the road to play half-empty venues and dealt with promoters mixing up his name with country singer Mark Chesnutt, calling him Kenny Chesnutt or Mark Chesney, hoping the mistake would drawn in Chesnutt fans.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Monday’s outing in Stella McCartney boots, however, showed the power of subtly mixing patterns, as her boots served as an unexpected yet complementary reptilian accent to her latest plaid moment.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Rows of metal shelves display all sorts of treats infused with local flavors – a result of the mixing pot of cultures in Hawaii.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
With locations in Seattle and New York, Studio Laloc beautifully combines old and new in its designs, mixing antiques and traditional details with modern functionality and comfort.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
With only five ingredients, this dump cake is as simple as mixing and baking.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Consider using quinoa instead of rice, or mixing in hot dogs.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Cursed Daughters is more of an intergenerational saga, mixing comedy and tragedy in the way all families do.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Early on, Chesney made long journeys on the road to play half-empty venues and dealt with promoters mixing up his name with country singer Mark Chesnutt, calling him Kenny Chesnutt or Mark Chesney, hoping the mistake would drawn in Chesnutt fans.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Monday’s outing in Stella McCartney boots, however, showed the power of subtly mixing patterns, as her boots served as an unexpected yet complementary reptilian accent to her latest plaid moment.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Rows of metal shelves display all sorts of treats infused with local flavors – a result of the mixing pot of cultures in Hawaii.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
With locations in Seattle and New York, Studio Laloc beautifully combines old and new in its designs, mixing antiques and traditional details with modern functionality and comfort.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
With only five ingredients, this dump cake is as simple as mixing and baking.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Consider using quinoa instead of rice, or mixing in hot dogs.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixing
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An ugly opening half, which featured the teams combining for 6-of-24 shooting in the game’s first 10 minutes, saw the visiting Wildcats catch fire from beyond the arc.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Fire Breathing in the Wild, a show combining live music, slam poetry and breathing to explore themes about living in California, will be presented Saturday at the West Sacramento Black Box Theater.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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With a fresh sourdough breadcrumb topping, this creamy sweet potato side satisfies stuffing urges, mingling nicely with roast poultry and other autumnal sides, while channeling that classic casserole flavor.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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As in other seasons that featured wealthy Americans vacationing in idyllic resorts and mingling with local characters, Season 4 will likely showcase some French talent alongside American actors.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Using his falsetto vocals, this was one of the songs of the summer, blending '80s synth-pop and new wave, with touches of '70s-era funk and blues.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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From buffing foundation to blending eyeshadow, each brush delivers pro-level results thanks to soft bristles and sleek designs.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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But communal norms have no room for the unique nature of their relationship; having learned of the friendship, Kammo’s aunt forbids the girl from associating with the Muslim Hamida, and this rupture reignites Hamida’s previous trauma of repudiation.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Younger Democrats are increasingly associating her with the past and see her as part of the problem that let Donald Trump back into the White House rather than a credible candidate for 2028.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Our research has described the needs of callers who reach out to 211, community capacity to respond to callers’ needs, the ability of 211 to detect rapid changes in community needs, and the benefits of integrating health referrals into 211s.—
Matthew W. Kreuter,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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By merging horror and political trauma, the film transforms its ghosts into metaphors for Kashmir itself—a land where the past is never buried, only silenced, and where true liberation depends on acknowledging the pain of all sides.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
8 Nov. 2025
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Throughout the modern era, architects have been drawn to the idea of merging dwellings with the earth itself.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cook the pumpkin until tender and puree it through your potato ricer before incorporating it into a pie filling mixture or batter.—
Molly Allen,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Highlighted is Sakhai’s art collection, which includes vintage Italian photography and other eclectic pieces, incorporating works by Rashid Johnson, Peter Saul, Joel Mesler, John Wesley, Takashi Murakami and Richard Prince.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Every venue was upgraded to meet demand, with multiple cities adding extra dates, including a triumphant hometown finale in New York City.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Mixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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