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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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Recent Examples of blending
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Jason Bateman delivers the mundane analogy like a pro, blending sincerity and uncertainty inside his singular, nervous vocal rhythms.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The Dead, which was founded in Palo Alto in 1965, found fans throughout the Bay Area and across the globe with their genre-blending, free-flowing music.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Currently, Apple Valley’s water passes federal safety thresholds using a blending treatment process.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Our opportunity lies within blending AI, design, domain expertise, and the human sciences.
—Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
This villa is all about the blending of architecture, art, and nature.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
In its blending of ’90s slowcore and post-rock, the Chicago quartet conjures an uneasy reprieve, casting resignation not as a dead end but an inevitable, enviable acceptance.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Our margins look more like a software business because of the blending of the hardware and the software portions of our business.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Which is better, juicing or blending?
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Apr. 2026
In Nashville this week, a subtle blending of business and politics was on full display.
—Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
On the contrary, the home of Jim Beam has been pretty busy as of late, and the latest example is the new Knob Creek Blender’s Edition, a bourbon that is meant to highlight how important the art of blending is in American whiskey production.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
In response, the government plans to increase the blending of fuel with ethanol, from the current 5% to 20% ethanol blending.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Peppermint is a classic starting point, but the real magic is in blending scents to create something personal.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Running parallel, the Contrechamp sidebar — Annecy’s platform for more formally adventurous features — will open with Welcome to Dolly’s House, a Taiwanese film from directors Seven Ych, Rady Fu and Tree MutaIt, blending the world of YouTube creators with fantasy elements.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
These include blending hydrogen with natural gas for use in pipelines, powering heavy-duty trucks, and using hydrogen in industrial boilers.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
As for the conjunction aspect, this occurs when two planets are sitting very closely together, blending their energy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Each of the pieces, blending vintage and modern style, are curated for fashion and sustainability.
—Jenna Thompson
april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Inspired by the French, the fragrance was distilled in all the elements informing the perfume, from its name to the juice, which was created by Nadège le Garlantezec blending the likes of pink peppercorn and amirys essence, alongside Ylang Ylang, jasmine extract and vanilla absolute.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Rather than blending together in a bunch, the layered look highlights each plant's unique texture and colors.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Detachable blending arm A detachable blending arm makes for easy cleanup.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Jason Bateman delivers the mundane analogy like a pro, blending sincerity and uncertainty inside his singular, nervous vocal rhythms.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The Dead, which was founded in Palo Alto in 1965, found fans throughout the Bay Area and across the globe with their genre-blending, free-flowing music.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Currently, Apple Valley’s water passes federal safety thresholds using a blending treatment process.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Our opportunity lies within blending AI, design, domain expertise, and the human sciences.
—Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
Pizza with an Indian twist Tandoori Pizza is a hit with its creative blending of Indian spices, sauces and toppings with Italian pizza.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
This villa is all about the blending of architecture, art, and nature.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
In its blending of ’90s slowcore and post-rock, the Chicago quartet conjures an uneasy reprieve, casting resignation not as a dead end but an inevitable, enviable acceptance.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Our margins look more like a software business because of the blending of the hardware and the software portions of our business.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Which is better, juicing or blending?
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Apr. 2026
In Nashville this week, a subtle blending of business and politics was on full display.
—Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
On the contrary, the home of Jim Beam has been pretty busy as of late, and the latest example is the new Knob Creek Blender’s Edition, a bourbon that is meant to highlight how important the art of blending is in American whiskey production.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
In response, the government plans to increase the blending of fuel with ethanol, from the current 5% to 20% ethanol blending.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Peppermint is a classic starting point, but the real magic is in blending scents to create something personal.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Running parallel, the Contrechamp sidebar — Annecy’s platform for more formally adventurous features — will open with Welcome to Dolly’s House, a Taiwanese film from directors Seven Ych, Rady Fu and Tree MutaIt, blending the world of YouTube creators with fantasy elements.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
These include blending hydrogen with natural gas for use in pipelines, powering heavy-duty trucks, and using hydrogen in industrial boilers.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
As for the conjunction aspect, this occurs when two planets are sitting very closely together, blending their energy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Each of the pieces, blending vintage and modern style, are curated for fashion and sustainability.
—Jenna Thompson
april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Inspired by the French, the fragrance was distilled in all the elements informing the perfume, from its name to the juice, which was created by Nadège le Garlantezec blending the likes of pink peppercorn and amirys essence, alongside Ylang Ylang, jasmine extract and vanilla absolute.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Rather than blending together in a bunch, the layered look highlights each plant's unique texture and colors.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blending
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Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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The merging of brands following bank deals often moves much quicker.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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This bottleneck causes daily backups of at least half a mile, creating dangerous merging conditions into bumper-to-bumper traffic.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Kapetan’s yearning, intimate voice is still front and center, mixing and modernizing elements of favorites of the aughts like Conor Oberst (his earnestness), Ben Kweller (his wit), and Sufjan Stevens (his beauty).—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Professional golfers constantly tinker with equipment and jump from one club manufacturer to another throughout their careers, but Rose mixing it up comes across as a very strange move for a number of different reasons.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By correlating this economic power with global viewership trends, NNAF will validate the thesis that African content is not just culturally significant, but a commercially viable sector ready for institutional scale.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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These digital twins operate as autonomous agents capable of validating issues, correlating signals, applying fixes and escalating to humans only when needed, compressing resolution times while improving service quality.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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After the core stage arrives at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, teams will complete the stage outfitting and vertical integration, and the agency’s Exploration Ground Systems Program will stack the rocket’s components in preparation for launch.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Proceeds from the sale of the merchandise will be donated to the International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA), a nonprofit organization that provides immigration legal assistance, refugee support and essential services for immigrant integration in the city.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Connecticut turkey hunting typically costs $47, combining a $19 turkey permit with the mandatory $28 resident game bird conservation stamp, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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London has carved out a global reputation for fintech, combining regulatory sophistication with access to capital, talent and a dense network of financial institutions.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The city will be divided into five collection areas corresponding to residents’ garbage day.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Today, visitors come from around the world to see sights corresponding to the love story.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Through the orchestra’s Keeping Score project − an initiative that includes documentaries, an education program and more, − Tilson Thomas introduced millions of viewers and students to symphonic music via public television and classrooms across the state, according to the San Francisco Symphony.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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These five symphonic songs are set to poetry by Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko.—
Flora Bigham,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Blending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blending. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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