as in mix
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
that fabric is a cotton and polyester blend, so it shouldn't shrink as much as pure cotton
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as in to mix
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
she blended the ingredients for the brownies very thoroughly to eliminate lumps in the batter
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as in to match
to form a pleasing relationship
the colors blend nicely in that rug
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Recent Examples of blend
Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to master distiller Kevin O’Gorman, this release is a blend of four ex-bourbon barrels containing single pot still whiskey that was distilled in 1973 (pot still whiskey is made from malted and unmalted barley, but O’Gorman says there was likely some oats in the mashbill as well).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Located just west of K-7 Highway and south of College Boulevard, Prairie Canyon is set in one of the most desirable locations, blending scenic beauty with easy access to local amenities.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Target Stripe Mini Crossbody Bag This mini crossbody bag is the perfect blend of playful charm and sophistication.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to master distiller Kevin O’Gorman, this release is a blend of four ex-bourbon barrels containing single pot still whiskey that was distilled in 1973 (pot still whiskey is made from malted and unmalted barley, but O’Gorman says there was likely some oats in the mashbill as well).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
The kitchen serves as the heart of the home, blending seamlessly into a sunlit family and sitting room — perfect for everything from lingering over Sunday brunch to lavish summer entertaining.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Located just west of K-7 Highway and south of College Boulevard, Prairie Canyon is set in one of the most desirable locations, blending scenic beauty with easy access to local amenities.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blend
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Gregory Border 30 $170 at Amazon The Border 30 feels like a mix between the Ruckpack and the Allpa.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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McKenna comes back to hurt Chelsea Wind the clock back to when Chelsea were looking for Mauricio Pochettino’s replacement as head coach last spring and Kieran McKenna’s name was firmly in the mix.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Feather said Duolingo can combine mobile gaming and language learning, bringing its total addressable market to $220 billion.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Retreat Linen Top and matching Mid-rise Shorts, both over 40 percent off, can be styled together for a polished resort outfit or worn separately with basics for casual, everyday wear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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What to know about Mega Millions To score the jackpot in the Mega Millions, a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Talking with a mixture of focus and intensity in his face, James looked at the practice court and was asked if the necessary ingredients to win him a fifth NBA championship were in the room.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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If necessary, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture is slightly sticky, up to 1/4 cup total.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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To further integrate the environment, use natural materials such as oak and mixed hardwood.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Then the hope is that over time the company starts integrating that into their work and the performance in an unselfconscious way.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Filtering water, practicing good hygiene, and cleaning cooking implements correlated with avoiding that complaint.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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The team concluded that the use of digital technology correlates with a 58% lower risk of cognitive impairment, even after adjusting for gender, age and education level.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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And This is 40 captures such an amalgamation perfectly.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This terrifying amalgamation of Sue and Elisabeth takes the stage at the New Year's Eve show, where it is ridiculed by the audience.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Throughout the book, in an attempt to merge urban fantasy with pastoral otherness, Lin brings up smartphones, high-rises, subways, the Metropolitan Museum of Art.—
Aditi Sriram,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Palo Alto’s decision to merge Prisma Cloud and Cortex CDR to create Cortex Cloud shows where the industry is going (disclosure: Palo Alto Networks is a partner of Tamnoon).—
Ran Nahmias,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Blend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blend. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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