as in mix
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
add eggs to the mixture of dry ingredients
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Recent Examples of mixture
Use this mixture to water your pothos plant every two weeks, applying directly to the compost and avoiding the foliage.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is heated through and topping is golden.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
If there is heavy buildup of grease, soak the basket and tray in a mixture of equal parts of white vinegar and warm water for up to an hour, then scrub the pieces with dish soap and rinse with water to eliminate any remaining vinegar residue.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
The initial half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mixture of rain, grime, and oil.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is heated through and topping is golden.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
If there is heavy buildup of grease, soak the basket and tray in a mixture of equal parts of white vinegar and warm water for up to an hour, then scrub the pieces with dish soap and rinse with water to eliminate any remaining vinegar residue.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
The initial half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mixture of rain, grime, and oil.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixture
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The creative duo embark on a weekend excursion to sample the city’s spirited mix of regional history, world-class innovation, and natural splendor—discovering how much is in reach of this buzzy but unhurried Gulf nexus.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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My schoolteachers introduced me to a mix of African and Kenyan classics by such authors as Chinua Achebe and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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This blend of folklore and physics effectively turned a cultural holiday into a showcase for national industrial prowess.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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This is a city of creative potential where soulful heritage blends with thriving modernity.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is an amalgam of Hollywood archetypes, the essence of a big-screen hero boiled down and maybe left on the stove too long.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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The World Health Organization has created a plan to encourage countries around the world to phase out the use of dental amalgams, citing potential for mercury exposure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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So, a thinking, opinionated, rude wind is just another amalgamation of human and other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The researchers collaborated with experimental physicists in Italy to test NbRe, a niobium–rhenium alloy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The new watch, with its dark-brown alligator strap, is also made from a special alloy derived from 95 percent pure platinum, giving the timepiece a bit of extra weight and increasing its scratch resistance.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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In particular, the young guard combination of Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard has to grow up quickly before the playoffs begin in a couple months.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Record players are endlessly fascinating devices, with hundreds of varieties spanning every imaginable plinth, platter, tonearm, and cartridge combination and nearly every aesthetic and budget.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Mixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixture. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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