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as in combining
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 mingling
to take part in social activities
happily mixing with the other guests at the party
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Recent Examples of mixing
The studio — microphones and a mixing board hooked up to a computer — is on the first floor of McIntire’s home.
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Allen G. Breed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Yes, mixing highlights and lowlights can give brunette hair a range of shades.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Dolin Dry Vermouth Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Blending soft and deeper oranges give major sunset vibes, and mixing in solid nails keep the set fun and eye-catching.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
The studio — microphones and a mixing board hooked up to a computer — is in McIntire’s basement.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Because the fiber layout separates responses to pitch and yaw, the system can decouple the two motions instead of mixing them together.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Take nature's lead by mixing plants of different heights, textures, and colors.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
While mixing pieces can feel daunting, Johnson recommends starting with one big piece like a bed or sofa and building around that.
—Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
Allen G. Breed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Yes, mixing highlights and lowlights can give brunette hair a range of shades.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Dolin Dry Vermouth Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Blending soft and deeper oranges give major sunset vibes, and mixing in solid nails keep the set fun and eye-catching.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
The studio — microphones and a mixing board hooked up to a computer — is in McIntire’s basement.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Because the fiber layout separates responses to pitch and yaw, the system can decouple the two motions instead of mixing them together.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Take nature's lead by mixing plants of different heights, textures, and colors.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
While mixing pieces can feel daunting, Johnson recommends starting with one big piece like a bed or sofa and building around that.
—Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixing
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MyToonz is our strategic response to the connected TV revolution, combining storytelling excellence with smart distribution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump is combining the art of war with the art of the deal.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even the fact that its audiences were made up of Black and white South Africans mingling together was unheard of in a city where the law separated areas and people by race.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aiden Fox, president of the College Republican at Ohio University, said his contingent from the school is excited about mingling with like-minded conservatives.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Maurer imagines blending the fungi with Martian or lunar dirt; their sticky mycelia would cement it into an extraterrestrial equivalent of particle board.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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This vibrant pickle-centric culture, blending health, fun, and innovation, underscores how pickles have become a dynamic and enduring symbol of American creativity, taste, and innovation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hershey Foods, viewing Hersheypark as new and untested, did not want to risk visitors associating its brands with what could be a failing theme park.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Her other daughter, Beatrice, is reportedly also choosing to focus on her family and would like to keep away from publicly associating with her parents.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to a report on compliance planning for 2026, organizations across industries are reassessing operating models to better manage divergent regulations while integrating technology to improve efficiency and oversight.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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This year’s event will focus on the three key themes of integrating AI into production workflows, the ethical and responsible use of AI, and education, through real-world examples.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Northern Missouri, southern Iowa and north-central Illinois are under the highest threat Friday evening as any isolated supercells could pack a punch before merging into larger storm lines.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Of the state's 2,300 degree programs, 210 are being eliminated or suspended, 374 are merging or consolidating into another existing degree program or into a new one, and another 472 that the state law triggered a review of are here to stay.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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By amalgamating these museological devices into the artwork, Aram directly upsets the threefold impulse to pierce form with meaning, to arrest color with identity, and to neutralize bodies with limits.—
Julian Stern,
Artforum,
24 Mar. 2026
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Tilling is sometimes necessary, such as when incorporating compost or manure, but limiting the frequency and intensity can help maintain soil structure.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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However, in a February report, Nvidia said incorporating more than 20,000 hours of first-person videos into robot training improved the success rate of tasks like rolling T-shirts, sorting playing cards, unscrewing bottle caps and using a syringe, by more than 50%.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Mixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixing. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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