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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Recorded on five reel-to-reel decks, the composer’s 1975 piece blends everyday and exotic sounds—human breath, cheeping frogs, bubbling geysers—into a passionate defense of the raptures of listening.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Visitors who drop in at Emilie’s will find an array of flavors and blends, sourced from around the world and packaged in France.
—Adam Stone Studio Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Most of the reduction is from a new Lightstrike Pro Evo foam compound that is 50 percent lighter than prior blends.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
But as summer nears—a time of travel plans in some countries (like the US) and more expensive fuel blends—what will happen to the rest of the world?
—Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Oryn, the high-octane Chinese speciality restaurant blends Cantonese and Sichuan flavors with nightclub energy—moody lighting, a DJ booth, and a bar that whispers promises of an after-hours mischief.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Sasha is no longer a child, but an adult woman (Amy Zimmer) who, like Romvari, blends documentary and fiction filmmaking in an attempt to re-create or better understand the family dynamics that came to define so much of her youth.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
The classic court-style design blends sporty and timeless details in a way that feels effortlessly cool.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Tontey often blends the aesthetics of B-movies, horror films, and low-budget television, with DIY special effects and advanced imaging techniques.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Featuring Tony Award-winning music and lyrics by Miranda and a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes, In the Heights blends hip-hop, Latin rhythms, and traditional Broadway sounds to tell a multigenerational story about family, ambition, and belonging.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
The architecture blends indoors and outdoors seamlessly, with certain walls intentionally left open, so guests feel complete privacy while enveloped in the Caribbean air.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Her role blends professional focus with personal history, shaped by a lifelong connection to rural landscapes and the people who depend on them.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has introduced a new exhibition, Personal Best, that blends fine art and athletics.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The project will reimagine the story for live theater audiences, with a creative team that blends comedy, music and Broadway experience.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Prana is a remote seven-bedroom wilderness lodge that harmoniously blends a modernist aesthetic with traditional construction.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Pilotless helicopter design blends proven airframe with autonomy The R66 Turbinetruck combines an existing commercial helicopter with advanced autonomous controls.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Recorded on five reel-to-reel decks, the composer’s 1975 piece blends everyday and exotic sounds—human breath, cheeping frogs, bubbling geysers—into a passionate defense of the raptures of listening.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Visitors who drop in at Emilie’s will find an array of flavors and blends, sourced from around the world and packaged in France.
—Adam Stone Studio Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Most of the reduction is from a new Lightstrike Pro Evo foam compound that is 50 percent lighter than prior blends.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
But as summer nears—a time of travel plans in some countries (like the US) and more expensive fuel blends—what will happen to the rest of the world?
—Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Oryn, the high-octane Chinese speciality restaurant blends Cantonese and Sichuan flavors with nightclub energy—moody lighting, a DJ booth, and a bar that whispers promises of an after-hours mischief.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Sasha is no longer a child, but an adult woman (Amy Zimmer) who, like Romvari, blends documentary and fiction filmmaking in an attempt to re-create or better understand the family dynamics that came to define so much of her youth.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
The classic court-style design blends sporty and timeless details in a way that feels effortlessly cool.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The beverage blends orange cordial and hibiscus agave with Lime’s signature frozen margarita, offering a bold twist on a classic to accompany award-winning mahi nahi tacos or a Porkito burrito.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Tontey often blends the aesthetics of B-movies, horror films, and low-budget television, with DIY special effects and advanced imaging techniques.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Featuring Tony Award-winning music and lyrics by Miranda and a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes, In the Heights blends hip-hop, Latin rhythms, and traditional Broadway sounds to tell a multigenerational story about family, ambition, and belonging.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
The architecture blends indoors and outdoors seamlessly, with certain walls intentionally left open, so guests feel complete privacy while enveloped in the Caribbean air.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Her role blends professional focus with personal history, shaped by a lifelong connection to rural landscapes and the people who depend on them.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has introduced a new exhibition, Personal Best, that blends fine art and athletics.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The project will reimagine the story for live theater audiences, with a creative team that blends comedy, music and Broadway experience.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Prana is a remote seven-bedroom wilderness lodge that harmoniously blends a modernist aesthetic with traditional construction.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
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Labrador/golden retriever mixes were also part of the group.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Vendors at the Naperville location, which opened in 2020, sold everything from plants and cake mixes to women’s clothing and paintings.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Castmembers Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie took the stage at CCXP Mexico City to tease their project that combines comedy with sci-fi and is set to begin streaming on HBO Max in July.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Normandie combines gyudon with a classic French dip.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The increase in secondhand clothing transactions correlates with a slump in the fortunes of department stores, which often cater to a more middle-income consumer.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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This correlates with Korean beauty’s emphasis on healthy skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility 25 mixtures by helicopter from Bali, flying over the Gili island, or landing in the rice fields, or a two-hour drive from the main airport in Lombok.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Previous methods required researchers to extract proteins from bacterial mixtures containing thousands of other molecules, a process that significantly limited throughput.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Once these digital brains are battle-tested, AtkinsRéalis integrates them into industrial-grade robotic bodies, ready for deployment at energy facilities worldwide.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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At that level, decisions are evaluated through a broader strategic lens that integrates economic resilience, technological development, and geopolitical competition — narrow legal or economic considerations rarely determine the outcome.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Publishers appear to be clinging to an old model, cutting costs, trying to preserve a structure that no longer corresponds to the hunger of the writing itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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The researchers tackled this problem by abandoning conventional magnetic materials like metal alloys and oxides.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Wind turbine construction requires copper, lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles need cobalt and nickel is a key part of corrosion-resistant alloys in desalinization plants.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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In this particular case, Elordi’s Pluto merges with Jenner’s Venus (love, attraction, pleasure) and Mars (passion, desire, energy).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Erwin says this approach merges a traditional filmmaking process into a digital world, rather than replacing cameras and actors with prompts.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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