as in mix
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 to mix
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 to match
to form a pleasing relationship
the colors blend nicely in that rug
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Recent Examples of blend
Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Anjali Bhargava, the owner of Anjali’s Cup, which sells chai concentrate and turmeric blends, said the current economic climate and tariffs are threatening her livelihood.
—Shawn Baldwin, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The beautiful smell of Marriott’s signature scent is both inspiring and mysterious, blended with top notes of cassis, sparkling Fuji apple, grapefruit, cyclamen, paired with the subtle notes of pink jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, mountain sage, white cedar, and pale musk.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Dreamed up at Neiman Marcus in the 1950s, this retro classic blends creamy cheese, bacon, and green onions, then sneaks in almonds for a little surprise crunch.
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In his first season with the Commanders, Kingsbury developed a system around Daniels, blending Air Raid principles with run-pass options, zone reads and a heavy dose of tempo.
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The lush gardens are spread across about a dozen acres and feature a mix of styles, including a traditional Valencian space with Moorish influences, sprawling greenhouses, and pergolas covered in swaths of roses.—
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Rice said the discrepancy comes down to a mix of shot selection and a certain intangible.—
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Sessegnon and Jimenez attack that vacated area in a bid to combine, but Bassey’s delivery from the back gets intercepted by Santiago Bueno.—
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They’re combined with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic down alternative filling, creating a plush and luxurious sleeping experience that’s designed for back, side, and stomach sleepers.—
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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
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Made popular by Toteme, this two-in-one coat is recognizable by the boxy silhouette with an attached, matching scarf that offers a unique look and extra layer of warmth around the neck.—
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These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.—
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
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The steering wheel is integrated directly with the Tensor Robocar autonomous driving system.—
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The Serenity Pants fall under $90 and are an easy way to integrate this rich color into your wardrobe.—
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This has likely correlated to the Rock Hall expanding how many artists are put onto the ballot every year, which has ballooned in size due to a more active use of side categories than ever before.—
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The idea is that this process can help reduce the prevalence of conditions correlated with low calcium intake, including rickets in children and preeclampsia in pregnant women.—
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Their artistic alliance is an amalgamation of what each brings to their friendship.—
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Personality often comes through the amalgamation of luxury amenities.—
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Mark Engel’s paintings explore themes of connection and transformation, often merging figures and landscapes.—
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The urge to merge is calling out to you!—
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“Blend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blend. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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