as in blends
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
guacamole is usually a mix of avocado, tomato, onion, and spices
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as in combines
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
those ingredients should not be mixed until the last stage of the recipe
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as in mingles
to take part in social activities
happily mixing with the other guests at the party
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Recent Examples of mixes
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Last month, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company also voluntarily recalled certain hot cocoa mixes and other powdered beverage products due to fears they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
There are potting mixes made specifically for certain succulents (such as cacti), and these are also recommended.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Preempt those pleas with ALDI’s Stonemill line of seasoning spice mixes.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
O'Grady said many community solar projects across Minnesota now use pollinator seed mixes designed to support bees and other wildlife while maintaining the land underneath the arrays.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Aside from Target’s Good & Gather brand trail mix, these snack mixes were sold in retail stores, online and via QVC shopping network.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
The category now includes zero-sugar mixes for low-carb routines, high-sodium formulas built for heavy sweating and clinical-grade options designed for serious dehydration.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
To protect itself, the snail excretes the sulfur, which mixes with iron in the vent water.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Nearby, a breakfast nook mixes eras and textures effortlessly, with 1960s chairs featuring Lucite arms paired with a palette of browns and soft pinks that allows stripes, florals, and geometrics to mingle with ease.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Yungblud mixes punk and rock with his vocals.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Compared to peers boasting fancy Dave Fridmann mixes or recreating mainstream pop from first principles, Sadie finds her niche by embracing negative space and staying grounded.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
This send-off mixes new stunts with archival footage, promising the usual outlandish pranks and blunt-force impacts to sensitive bodily regions.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Eventually, that invisible layer mixes with dust and fingerprints, creating a tacky texture that regular wiping struggles to remove.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The recall currently includes trail mixes sold under various brand names, Ghirardelli beverage mixes, Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips, and frozen pizzas sold at Aldi and Walmart.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
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Saint-Gobain reports their 3D printing mixes now achieve more than 49% lower CO₂ than regular mortar, and the Gemert bridge helped prove out these formulations.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Last month, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company also voluntarily recalled certain hot cocoa mixes and other powdered beverage products due to fears they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
There are potting mixes made specifically for certain succulents (such as cacti), and these are also recommended.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Preempt those pleas with ALDI’s Stonemill line of seasoning spice mixes.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
O'Grady said many community solar projects across Minnesota now use pollinator seed mixes designed to support bees and other wildlife while maintaining the land underneath the arrays.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Aside from Target’s Good & Gather brand trail mix, these snack mixes were sold in retail stores, online and via QVC shopping network.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
The category now includes zero-sugar mixes for low-carb routines, high-sodium formulas built for heavy sweating and clinical-grade options designed for serious dehydration.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Verb
There’s also a collection of cocktail mixes like Old Fashioned or Manhattan; and maple syrup, from a grower in Vermont, is dark, rich and flavored by bourbon-scented casks.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
To protect itself, the snail excretes the sulfur, which mixes with iron in the vent water.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Nearby, a breakfast nook mixes eras and textures effortlessly, with 1960s chairs featuring Lucite arms paired with a palette of browns and soft pinks that allows stripes, florals, and geometrics to mingle with ease.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Yungblud mixes punk and rock with his vocals.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Compared to peers boasting fancy Dave Fridmann mixes or recreating mainstream pop from first principles, Sadie finds her niche by embracing negative space and staying grounded.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
This send-off mixes new stunts with archival footage, promising the usual outlandish pranks and blunt-force impacts to sensitive bodily regions.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Eventually, that invisible layer mixes with dust and fingerprints, creating a tacky texture that regular wiping struggles to remove.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The recall currently includes trail mixes sold under various brand names, Ghirardelli beverage mixes, Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips, and frozen pizzas sold at Aldi and Walmart.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixes
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Midcentury furniture from designer Sergio Rodrigues blends with practical design features and natural materials.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Many cookware brands use proprietary coating blends and don’t fully disclose what’s inside them.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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The itinerary combines high-speed rail travel, historic cities and optional cultural excursions.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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His professional background combines real estate development, brand-building, and operational management across multiple sectors.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Bar Tab Taran Dugal mingles at a West Village art-salon-cocktail-lounge.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Launched in Arizona, Canyon Ranch moved its headquarters to Fort Worth after being purchased by real-estate mogul John Goff, who mingles in the crowd along with his wife, Cami.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Divers often use specialized breathing mixtures, such as nitrogen and oxygen, to prevent this condition.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The complaint alleges Derrick demonstrated how to manufacture detonators and volatile explosive compounds, including nickel aminoguanidine perchlorate, ethylene glycol dinitrate, HMTD, hexamine dinitrate and ammonium nitrate mixtures capable of causing catastrophic damage.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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This contract merges the Thermal Protection Shield (TPS) and Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) programs.—
adityajadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Historic power collides with modern reality The King’s Speech merges the historic power and grandeur of Britain with the reality of the modern United Kingdom, a midsized country with an underfunded military, rising debt and waning international influence.—
Pan Pylas,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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In practical terms, that means Forest now associates humans with food and safety, the opposite of what a wild deer needs to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs.—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2018
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Consus integrates institutional research with tactical portfolio management intended to adapt to economic conditions, interest-rate movements, and inflationary pressures.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The model also boasts 800 V charging and cell-to-body integration, a structural load-bearing battery design that integrates battery cells directly into the vehicle’s floor and walls.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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“Mixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixes. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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