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
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Heavier fabrics like velvet, wool blends, flannel, or lined cotton add visual and physical warmth, helping to insulate windows and reduce drafts.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Cotton socks will withstand hotter water and stronger whiteners than nylon socks or blends.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
One challenge of obtaining consistent feedstock in the appropriate format and composition is due to the fact that variation in fiber blends, dye finishes and the presence of trims leads to high rejection rates or extra filtration.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
Flavor foods with herbs, citrus, vinegar, garlic, and salt-free seasoning blends.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
The judging panel, which this year included actor Emma Watson, commended the property for capturing the spirit of Beijing through its blends of traditional Hutong architecture and modern refinement.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
The tea itself—hand-picked from across the world, and hand-prepared—includes bespoke Claridge’s blends prepared by Henrietta Lovell of the Rare Tea Company.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
The 6-foot-2 McDonald blends size, quickness and an excellent feel of the game.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
The film blends footage of the 2024 D-Day commemoration in Normandy with interviews with the veterans and their families and archival material.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Throughout the house, direct access to a concrete wraparound patio blends indoor and outdoor living.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The Barrelates class at FOLM, a new studio that opened in September 2025 in Melrose Hill, blends barre and Pilates into a slow-burn flow designed for low-energy days.
—Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Ganni and Disney have returned with the next round of their special-edition collaboration, introducing a 16-piece capsule starring Disney’s Daisy Duck and inspired by a playful comic book narrative that blends imaginative storytelling, Ganni‘s Danish heritage and Daisy Duck’s charm.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Kellyn Wilson, a skier, creative, and co-founder of TOGS—a weekly newsletter created with fellow skier Hadley Hammer that blends functional fashion and mountain culture—says trends grounded in function are often the ones that stick.
—Lily Ritter, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
The performance blends literary references, pop culture and Tatarsky’s own experiences to create a collage-like exploration of human vulnerability.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
This one blends right into the background, but can also be used as an end table or footrest, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
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Spicy Buffalo with Ranch blends heat and tang with a creamy, herby finish.
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The space, which serves as a center for Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door brand, blends a whiskey-forward bar and a live-music venue inside the former sanctuary.
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Gray and a friend, and their husky mixes, were finishing dinner at a picnic table.—
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Since a steamy cup of hot cocoa by your in-room fireplace is an absolute must, coffee bar stations are stocked with an assortment of artisan mixes by Sorrento, along with herbal teas and coffee.—
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The new device combines this century-old turbine concept with modern triboelectric materials.—
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No other hotel combines the storied grandeur, the stylish Art Deco decor, the roster of legendary visitors, and that afternoon tea.—
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His lack of playing time in the big leagues last summer directly correlates to the Cubs’ lack of injuries.—
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The study also found economic freedom correlates with population growth.—
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Drummond notes that other recipes for sour cream noodle bakes call for mixing the noodle and meat mixtures together before adding to the pan.—
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Future samples will likely contain mixtures of organics from multiple sources, some biological and some not.—
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Beyond suppliers, Texworld integrates knowledge and innovation into the sourcing process.—
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The new feature will compete with Apple Intelligence, Apple’s personal AI system that integrates apps to help with writing, image creation and understanding context.—
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Deep excavations into the earliest layers of Carthage now confirm that a city was founded at a time that corresponds with the ancient sources who claimed these events occurred in circa 814 BCE.—
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The rate decline corresponds with cargo airplanes taken out of capacity as airlines adjusted supply after volumes slumped following the end of the peak season.—
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Early tests on other metals and alloys found similar reversals in strength behavior when deformation rates become extreme.—
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However, no finds so richly adorned — with a socket made entirely of colored metal alloys — had been discovered until now.—
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Framed by tropical foliage with views of Phang Nga Bay, this boxing session merges cultural immersion, adrenaline, and the beauty of nature into one session.—
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The quintessential style merges the charm of a vintage silhouette with a more mature, modern appeal.—
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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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