as in mixes
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 combines
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 correlates
to form a pleasing relationship
the colors blend nicely in that rug
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Recent Examples of blends
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Central Perk will include a replica of the orange sofa, merchandise and take-home coffee blends available for purchase.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Think breathable, soft cotton blends that keep you cool all day.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Compared to synthetic fabric blends, bamboo is gentle on sensitive skin and is hypoallergenic, keeping you both cool and comfortable.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
The technology is applicable to cotton, polyester, nylon, viscose, silk, linen, acrylic, and their blends.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Available in black or natural titanium, the Ultra 3 blends rugged design with cutting-edge features.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This noise blends with that coming from road, railway, bridge and housing construction projects, which often go on day and night in Mumbai, year-round.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
Zimmerman recently collaborated with BigXthaPlug, who has shifted away from only rapping into country music, and his latest full-length blends the two styles.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Her reliance on mentors helped shape her approach to leadership, which blends accountability, fun, and genuine compassion.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
The downtown Raleigh location even has a full bar with liquor drinks, including the Sam Jones Old Fashioned, which blends Evan Williams whiskey with crème de cacao, peach, and orange.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Guests can experience a futuristic concierge service that blends entertainment with practicality.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Its specialty menu blends Haitian cuisine and American favorites with oxtail and griot pizzas, Haitian pasta and stewed chicken.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Return to Tampa proper for dinner at your hotel’s Four-Star Lilac, where chef John Fraser blends Mediterranean flavors with seasonal Florida ingredients.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In the heart of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a 19th-century carriage house and stable have been given a second life—one that blends history, design, and a little bit of magic.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Bianca Saunders, a British designer of Jamaican descent, emerged in the late 2010s with a sharp reimagining of menswear that blends tailoring with fluidity.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Central Perk will include a replica of the orange sofa, merchandise and take-home coffee blends available for purchase.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Think breathable, soft cotton blends that keep you cool all day.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Compared to synthetic fabric blends, bamboo is gentle on sensitive skin and is hypoallergenic, keeping you both cool and comfortable.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
The technology is applicable to cotton, polyester, nylon, viscose, silk, linen, acrylic, and their blends.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Available in black or natural titanium, the Ultra 3 blends rugged design with cutting-edge features.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This noise blends with that coming from road, railway, bridge and housing construction projects, which often go on day and night in Mumbai, year-round.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
Zimmerman recently collaborated with BigXthaPlug, who has shifted away from only rapping into country music, and his latest full-length blends the two styles.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Starring Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory, a single mother whose genius-level IQ lands her a consulting role with the LAPD, the series blends sharp humor with high-stakes investigations.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Her reliance on mentors helped shape her approach to leadership, which blends accountability, fun, and genuine compassion.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
The downtown Raleigh location even has a full bar with liquor drinks, including the Sam Jones Old Fashioned, which blends Evan Williams whiskey with crème de cacao, peach, and orange.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Guests can experience a futuristic concierge service that blends entertainment with practicality.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Its specialty menu blends Haitian cuisine and American favorites with oxtail and griot pizzas, Haitian pasta and stewed chicken.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Return to Tampa proper for dinner at your hotel’s Four-Star Lilac, where chef John Fraser blends Mediterranean flavors with seasonal Florida ingredients.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In the heart of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a 19th-century carriage house and stable have been given a second life—one that blends history, design, and a little bit of magic.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Bianca Saunders, a British designer of Jamaican descent, emerged in the late 2010s with a sharp reimagining of menswear that blends tailoring with fluidity.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
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The products, sold online and at convenience stores and smoke shops in the form of tablets, gummies and drink mixes, contain the compound kratom, which medical experts say can be addictive and often carries toxic consequences.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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None alone explains the full spectrum, and different patients likely have different mixes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Laura Ashley has also worked with fragrance specialists Freckleface on a handmade candle called Vintage 100 that combines two of Laura’s favorite scents, English rose and wild blackberries.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Their approach combines unexpected notes with expert craftsmanship, and their newest launch, QUEENS CARAMEL perfectly embodies this philosophy.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Children may also develop a small head size, which correlates to neurological and psychological issues later in life, according to DeRoo.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Based on historical trends, the size of a surprise cut correlates directly with the rally potential.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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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
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Even beverages such as coffee, Coke, and their mixtures could be classified with strong performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2025
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From the earliest stages of design, the firm integrates climate-conscious practices with elevated aesthetics.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The initiative integrates lessons from over 260,000 hours of soldier feedback during the IVAS program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This timing generally corresponds to about 4 weeks before the first killing frost date, if frost is common in your area.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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The entity lists an address that corresponds to a San Francisco office of the Jordan Park Group, a financial investment company.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If successful, the technology could redefine how steel, aluminum, and other metal alloys are produced worldwide.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Moving up, the $34,230 SV+ trades the steelies for 18-inch alloys wrapped in the same Yokohama tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
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The lakehouse merges with the best of both worlds.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Innkeeper Alexa Stark, who has a background in fashion design and founded Twin Interiors, merges coastal antiques with modern pieces, unexpected color stories, and DIY touches that make the space feel anything but starchy.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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