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as in mixing
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 correlating
to form a pleasing relationship
the colors blend nicely in that rug
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as in flowing
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as in merging
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Recent Examples of blending
Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Crafted by Ana María Romero, one of the most respected palates in the industry, the release is a masterclass in blending.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In keeping with the recent blending, top YouTube channel proprietor Deestroying was part of the broadcast crew, and alternate telecasts and watch parties also involved YouTube personalities.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Guests can also sign up for wine blending.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
This is what the borderlands taste like, that casual blending of cultures and flavors.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The new study shows at least some of them resulted from genetic blending with local Neanderthals.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2025
No need for a wing or complicated blending—just lift and soften.
—Erica Metzger, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
There is a blended family about to be formed, as well as a blending of cultures within that family that was nice to see.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
By blending emotion with function, this companion robot proves that the future of robotics could be courteous and cuddly.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the future of gaming will not be about choosing one over the other, but about blending both worlds responsibly to preserve community while embracing innovation.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The real estate gem was the vision of renowned Craftsman-era architects Charles and Henry Greene, blending the charm of English and Italian countryside living with a vast landscape of edible gardens, groves and rolling hills.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The former enslaved told stories of Laveau dancing with snakes and fish, her movements blending her feminine form with the aquatic.
—Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Charlie was very good at blending.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
While the homage is heartfelt, and certainly packs its share of genuine laughs, the end result can’t escape feeling like a hodgepodge, incapable of cohesively blending the satirical elements with the earnest messaging foremost on its mind.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Angel and her fellow artists at the Angelito Collective carried forward Love’s vision, blending community care with creative expression.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Our opportunity lies within blending AI, design, domain expertise, and the human sciences.
—Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Even the music is a blending of the old and new.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Crafted by Ana María Romero, one of the most respected palates in the industry, the release is a masterclass in blending.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In keeping with the recent blending, top YouTube channel proprietor Deestroying was part of the broadcast crew, and alternate telecasts and watch parties also involved YouTube personalities.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Guests can also sign up for wine blending.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
This is what the borderlands taste like, that casual blending of cultures and flavors.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The new study shows at least some of them resulted from genetic blending with local Neanderthals.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2025
No need for a wing or complicated blending—just lift and soften.
—Erica Metzger, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
There is a blended family about to be formed, as well as a blending of cultures within that family that was nice to see.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
By blending emotion with function, this companion robot proves that the future of robotics could be courteous and cuddly.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the future of gaming will not be about choosing one over the other, but about blending both worlds responsibly to preserve community while embracing innovation.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The real estate gem was the vision of renowned Craftsman-era architects Charles and Henry Greene, blending the charm of English and Italian countryside living with a vast landscape of edible gardens, groves and rolling hills.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The former enslaved told stories of Laveau dancing with snakes and fish, her movements blending her feminine form with the aquatic.
—Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Charlie was very good at blending.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
While the homage is heartfelt, and certainly packs its share of genuine laughs, the end result can’t escape feeling like a hodgepodge, incapable of cohesively blending the satirical elements with the earnest messaging foremost on its mind.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Angel and her fellow artists at the Angelito Collective carried forward Love’s vision, blending community care with creative expression.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blending
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The drink is a twist on the conventional Whisky Sour, mixing Johnnie Walker Black American whisky and British marmalade.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Whether spinning De La Soul and underground hip-hop or mixing AC/DC with Biggie Smalls, Ronson both reveled in the auditory stimulation with fellow vampires and slipped into the dangers of too many dark rooms.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet literacy skills are foundational and essential to life, often correlating with income, health and other measures of success down the line, Renno said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In his music, one hears long, flowing melodies combined with darting harmonies and intricate polyrhythms.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The 47-footer is both spacious and versatile, with a walkaround deck, a modular aft deck, a flowing, open-plan layout, and a surprising amount of internal volume.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Local food in Hawai‘i is singular, defined by the natural merging of flavors across the islands’ many diasporas.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The merging of the modern and traditional is an effort to help people find God in a new way, said Reverend Jason Roberson, the head priest at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and to mark the church’s entry into a new century.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In another photo, Cardi struck a pose in her thong bodysuit and showed off her backside (massive peacock tattoo, and all) while standing alongside her album's latest cover and corresponding box set.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mecklenburg County online records on the state’s eCourts system do not show any corresponding case files related to this arrest.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Google is happy to have the public consider the one true vision of Android, which includes its bespoke apps, the Google Play Services, and integration with Google’s cloud.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The shareholder vote comes after an unprecedented government intervention authorized the acquisition but blocked any operational integration for at least three years in a bid to protect jobs.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another way Dr Pepper is evolving its storytelling is integrating into existing programming like The Pat McAfee Show during the show’s signature commercial-free hour.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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For Yang’s microscope, the network instantly reconstructs high-resolution details across a large 3D volume, integrating data from all 100 lenslets into a single coherent image.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Blending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blending. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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