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mixtures

plural of mixture

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Recent Examples of mixtures The results showed that hives treated with mixtures containing methyl oleate were far less likely to rear new queens. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025 Etouffees, stewy mixtures served over rice whose name is derived from the French word for smothered. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025 Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7). Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 The restaurant features all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées that are Cornelio Garcia originals, with his special sauces, spice mixtures and ingredients. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025 Using an ice chamber, the team froze mixtures of water, carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia to a bone-chilling –420 degrees Fahrenheit (-253 degrees Celsius), mimicking frigid conditions near the moon's surface. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025 Even beverages such as coffee, Coke, and their mixtures could be classified with strong performance. New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025 Brands like Burt’s Bees have gained an incredible amount of market share in just a few decades, and researchers are exploring new wax-fat-and-oil mixtures, with an eye towards efficacy and sustainability. Mark Hay, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2025 Global manufacturers are concerned China's decision to curb exports of rare-earths alloys, mixtures and magnets could slow production and disrupt supply chains. Yuka Obayashi, Reuters, 4 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixtures
Noun
  • Meghan previously sent Kris other products from her brand, including jams, honey and crepe mixes.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The organization explained that the shelter avoids labeling dogs by breed to help reduce breed bias, which can negatively affect adoption rates, especially for pit bull-type mixes.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • In recent years, what was seen as a purely utilitarian style has gotten a second look from designer labels, who’ve pushed the zip fleece in new directions with bold patterns and fabric blends that incorporate natural fibers.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
  • And while new launches come and go, staples like Burberry Her, Marc Jacobs Daisy, and Carolina Herrera Good Girl remain beloved for their polished, feminine blends (and vanity-worthy bottles).
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • These beta-rich alloys also formed denser and more stable electrode structures, which enhanced the interface between the electrode and the solid electrolyte.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The Truckle is made of German silver and jeweler’s bronze, which Andrews described as nickel alloys.
    Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.
    Katy Hershberger August 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Simple combinations like 1111, 4444 and 1234 were used to gain access to the messages waiting in the inbox.
    Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Testing strength in nature Preliminary work by HAW Kiel and Nuebold Yachtbau has already investigated replacing fiberglass composites with sustainable natural fiber materials, such as flax fibers.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Having started as a wooden-boat builder in 1956, Italy’s Comitti yard on Lake Como migrated to modern composites in 2002 and now walks the line between classic looks and contemporary layouts.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Mixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixtures. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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