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
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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
But long-term commitments to nuclear power made now will likely lock it in to countries' future energy mixes, said Joshua Kurlantzick of the Council on Foreign Relations.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Meet a few quick-fix, innovative mixes that do the trick.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Morris and Fritjofsson’s first venture, in 2019, was a line of artisanal baking mixes.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
The motel’s aesthetic mixes Florida and the far north.
—CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Other sugar-heavy options include drinks mixed with soda, such as Jack and Cokes, as well as classic margaritas made with sweetened mixes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
There’s also simpler mixes, like kiwi and pineapple or passion fruit and lime.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2026
Brian Gibson’s gangrenous bass riffs and gibbering, muffled vocals have even more gonzo energy than usual, while Chippendale mixes bombast and finesse with his customary flair.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
With versatile pieces like wide-leg trousers and a breezy maxi dress, everything mixes and matches effortlessly, offering more outfit combinations without taking up too much space in your suitcase.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
This space from Seed Studio Landscape Design mixes both to provide varying levels of privacy on the deck, dining, and lounging areas of this backyard.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
There’s a new Latin remix featuring the Mexican pop singer Bratty, who sings in Spanish until her voice mixes with O’Riordan’s.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Then, wastewater, including fecal matter, mixes into the stormwater and goes directly back into area waterways, like local creeks and streams.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The dessert bar mixes blackberry lemon tarts, pistachio cake and flourless chocolate cake bites.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Sharon Stone mixes textures in a tassel dress at LACMA's Opening Gala for The David Geffen Galleries in Los Angeles on April 16.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Labrador/golden retriever mixes were also part of the group.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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
But long-term commitments to nuclear power made now will likely lock it in to countries' future energy mixes, said Joshua Kurlantzick of the Council on Foreign Relations.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Meet a few quick-fix, innovative mixes that do the trick.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Morris and Fritjofsson’s first venture, in 2019, was a line of artisanal baking mixes.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
The motel’s aesthetic mixes Florida and the far north.
—CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Other sugar-heavy options include drinks mixed with soda, such as Jack and Cokes, as well as classic margaritas made with sweetened mixes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
There’s also simpler mixes, like kiwi and pineapple or passion fruit and lime.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
No matter how soft or hard, these bells bring a bittersweet undertone to Book of Love’s minimalist character, filling sparse mixes with soft reminders of the band’s innocent core.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2026
Brian Gibson’s gangrenous bass riffs and gibbering, muffled vocals have even more gonzo energy than usual, while Chippendale mixes bombast and finesse with his customary flair.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
With versatile pieces like wide-leg trousers and a breezy maxi dress, everything mixes and matches effortlessly, offering more outfit combinations without taking up too much space in your suitcase.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
This space from Seed Studio Landscape Design mixes both to provide varying levels of privacy on the deck, dining, and lounging areas of this backyard.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
There’s a new Latin remix featuring the Mexican pop singer Bratty, who sings in Spanish until her voice mixes with O’Riordan’s.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Then, wastewater, including fecal matter, mixes into the stormwater and goes directly back into area waterways, like local creeks and streams.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The dessert bar mixes blackberry lemon tarts, pistachio cake and flourless chocolate cake bites.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Sharon Stone mixes textures in a tassel dress at LACMA's Opening Gala for The David Geffen Galleries in Los Angeles on April 16.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixes
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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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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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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 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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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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“Mixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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