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
But the director manages to spin a clever modern-day morality tale mixing art, social class and big bucks.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Consider using quinoa instead of rice, or mixing in hot dogs.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
The train has plenty of places to loiter — the lounge, the dining car and the restaurant car — great for mixing with fellow guests or to pretend to read a book while drinking something.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass filled with ice, combine the gin, vermouth and absinthe.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
The top floor is arranged as a quiet luxury haven, with the latest arrivals from Phoebe Philo, Khaite, Carven, and Jil Sander mixing with local heroes like Uma Wang, Samuel Gui Yang, and Into The East.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Intense feelings mixing with the urge for lighter, playful moments?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The shallowness of the warm top layer would be vulnerable to mixing, as colder, heavy rain fell, driving the shallow water down and the deep water up.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Consider using quinoa instead of rice, or mixing in hot dogs.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
The train has plenty of places to loiter — the lounge, the dining car and the restaurant car — great for mixing with fellow guests or to pretend to read a book while drinking something.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass filled with ice, combine the gin, vermouth and absinthe.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
The top floor is arranged as a quiet luxury haven, with the latest arrivals from Phoebe Philo, Khaite, Carven, and Jil Sander mixing with local heroes like Uma Wang, Samuel Gui Yang, and Into The East.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Intense feelings mixing with the urge for lighter, playful moments?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The shallowness of the warm top layer would be vulnerable to mixing, as colder, heavy rain fell, driving the shallow water down and the deep water up.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixing
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Directed and co-written by Stephen Sommers, Mummy brought an Indiana Jones flair to the classic Universal Monsters line, combining action-adventure and romance with horror in a period setting.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Nevertheless, hybrid systems combining batteries with hydrogen backup cells may offer a middle path in the short term.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 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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Its success at the time, mostly with mass market brands, paved the way for the arrival of Taikoo Li Chengdu, considered one of China’s best luxury retail destinations for blending historical preservation with a high-brow shopping experience.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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The story delves into themes of memory, loss, and coming-of-age, blending elements of fantasy and imagination with the intimacy of personal reflection.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
3 Nov. 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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The overall structure of a chromosome can be divided first into large territories, then into more specialized compartments, and then into topologically associating domains, known as TADs.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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By merging extensive field observations with computer simulations, the work clarifies the stabilimenta’s mechanical role.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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At the time, the STB ended up approving that $31 billion takeover largely due to the small size of KCS, with the merging companies remaining the smallest of the Class I North American railroads.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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Palantir said last week that home improvement retailer Lowe’s was already incorporating this into its tech stack, but the software company declined on Monday to share other companies that had rolled that out.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to the court record, Fletcher contacted the American Packrafting Association with a giveaway offer prior to incorporating his business at the Nampa address in August 2024.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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From adding Von Miller to signing Joey Bosa, the team has been particularly aggressive in trying to find players that can pressure and contain Mahomes.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Shohei Ohtani’s two-way prowess has already forced Major League Baseball to revise its rulebook, adding provisions to protect his ability to pitch and hit in the same game.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Mixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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