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Some common synonyms of blend<\/em> are amalgamate<\/em><\/a>, coalesce<\/em><\/a>, commingle<\/em><\/a>, fuse<\/em><\/a>, merge<\/em><\/a>, mingle<\/em><\/a>, and mix<\/em><\/a>. While all these words mean \"to combine into a more or less uniform whole,\" blend<\/em> implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.<\/p>

\/\/ blended<\/em> several teas to create a balanced flavor<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "In what contexts can 'amalgamate' take the place of 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

While in some cases nearly identical to blend<\/em>, amalgamate<\/em><\/a> implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.<\/p>

\/\/ refugees who were readily amalgamated<\/em> into the community<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is it sensible to use 'coalesce' instead of 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

Although the words coalesce<\/em><\/a> and blend<\/em> have much in common, coalesce<\/em> implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.<\/p>

\/\/ telling details that coalesce<\/em> into a striking portrait<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When might 'commingle' be a better fit than 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The words commingle<\/em><\/a> and blend<\/em> can be used in similar contexts, but commingle<\/em> implies a closer or more thorough mingling.<\/p>

\/\/ a sense of duty commingled<\/em> with a fierce pride drove her<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where would 'fuse' be a reasonable alternative to 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The meanings of fuse<\/em><\/a> and blend<\/em> largely overlap; however, fuse<\/em> stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.<\/p>

\/\/ a building in which modernism and classicism are fused<\/em><\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When can 'merge' be used instead of 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The synonyms merge<\/em><\/a> and blend<\/em> are sometimes interchangeable, but merge<\/em> suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.<\/p>

\/\/ in his mind reality and fantasy merged<\/em><\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is 'mingle' a more appropriate choice than 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

In some situations, the words mingle<\/em><\/a> and blend<\/em> are roughly equivalent. However, mingle<\/em> usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.<\/p>

\/\/ fear mingled<\/em> with anticipation in my mind<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When could 'mix' be used to replace 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The words mix<\/em><\/a> and blend<\/em> are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mix<\/em> may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.<\/p>

\/\/ mix<\/em> the salad greens<\/p>

\/\/ mix<\/em> a drink<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is the word 'blend' different from other verbs like it?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

Some common synonyms of blend<\/em> are amalgamate<\/em><\/a>, coalesce<\/em><\/a>, commingle<\/em><\/a>, fuse<\/em><\/a>, merge<\/em><\/a>, mingle<\/em><\/a>, and mix<\/em><\/a>. While all these words mean \"to combine into a more or less uniform whole,\" blend<\/em> implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.<\/p>

\/\/ blended<\/em> several teas to create a balanced flavor<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "In what contexts can 'amalgamate' take the place of 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

While in some cases nearly identical to blend<\/em>, amalgamate<\/em><\/a> implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.<\/p>

\/\/ refugees who were readily amalgamated<\/em> into the community<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is it sensible to use 'coalesce' instead of 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

Although the words coalesce<\/em><\/a> and blend<\/em> have much in common, coalesce<\/em> implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.<\/p>

\/\/ telling details that coalesce<\/em> into a striking portrait<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When might 'commingle' be a better fit than 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The words commingle<\/em><\/a> and blend<\/em> can be used in similar contexts, but commingle<\/em> implies a closer or more thorough mingling.<\/p>

\/\/ a sense of duty commingled<\/em> with a fierce pride drove her<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where would 'fuse' be a reasonable alternative to 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The meanings of fuse<\/em><\/a> and blend<\/em> largely overlap; however, fuse<\/em> stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.<\/p>

\/\/ a building in which modernism and classicism are fused<\/em><\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When can 'merge' be used instead of 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The synonyms merge<\/em><\/a> and blend<\/em> are sometimes interchangeable, but merge<\/em> suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.<\/p>

\/\/ in his mind reality and fantasy merged<\/em><\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is 'mingle' a more appropriate choice than 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

In some situations, the words mingle<\/em><\/a> and blend<\/em> are roughly equivalent. However, mingle<\/em> usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.<\/p>

\/\/ fear mingled<\/em> with anticipation in my mind<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When could 'mix' be used to replace 'blend'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The words mix<\/em><\/a> and blend<\/em> are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mix<\/em> may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.<\/p>

\/\/ mix<\/em> the salad greens<\/p>

\/\/ mix<\/em> a drink<\/p>" } } ] }

blend 1 of 2

noun

Definition of blendnext
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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blend

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verb

ˈblend How to pronounce blend (audio)
1
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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2
as in to match
to form a pleasing relationship the colors blend nicely in that rug

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How is the word blend different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of blend are amalgamate, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

In what contexts can amalgamate take the place of blend?

While in some cases nearly identical to blend, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is it sensible to use coalesce instead of blend?

Although the words coalesce and blend have much in common, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When might commingle be a better fit than blend?

The words commingle and blend can be used in similar contexts, but commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

Where would fuse be a reasonable alternative to blend?

The meanings of fuse and blend largely overlap; however, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When can merge be used instead of blend?

The synonyms merge and blend are sometimes interchangeable, but merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When is mingle a more appropriate choice than blend?

In some situations, the words mingle and blend are roughly equivalent. However, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When could mix be used to replace blend?

The words mix and blend are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

How is the word blend different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of blend are amalgamate, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

In what contexts can amalgamate take the place of blend?

While in some cases nearly identical to blend, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is it sensible to use coalesce instead of blend?

Although the words coalesce and blend have much in common, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When might commingle be a better fit than blend?

The words commingle and blend can be used in similar contexts, but commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

Where would fuse be a reasonable alternative to blend?

The meanings of fuse and blend largely overlap; however, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When can merge be used instead of blend?

The synonyms merge and blend are sometimes interchangeable, but merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When is mingle a more appropriate choice than blend?

In some situations, the words mingle and blend are roughly equivalent. However, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When could mix be used to replace blend?

The words mix and blend are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

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Recent Examples of blend
Noun
Experience the blend of elegance, versatility and quality craftsmanship with every piece. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026 Executive Chef Julie Cablay presents a sophisticated blend of California cuisine and modern comfort foods. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Pulido has been a mainstay of Tejano music —a genre blending traditional regional Mexican elements with country, pop and conjunto influences — for more than three decades, but his family's musical roots go back even further. —Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026 The Derpy McFlurry, blends creamy vanilla soft serve with berry popping pearls in a wild berry sauce. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blend
  1. mix
  2. combine
  3. match
  4. mixture
  5. integrate
  6. correlate
  7. amalgamation
  8. merge
Noun
  • Although Brixx operates a mix of corporate and franchised locations, its takeover of that space would make the lakefront livelier by putting patrons on the patio at night.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Market watchers attributed the decline to a mix of macro and positioning-driven factors.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of mix
Verb
  • The platform represents a new generation of physical AI systems that combine perception, reasoning, and natural interaction.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Miller, Ball and Miles Bridges combined for four 3-pointers as part of a 15-0 run as the Hornets opened up a 98-57 lead.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of combine
Verb
  • Center fielder Oneil Cruz botched consecutive plays in the first inning, helping the Mets score five runs off a surprisingly ineffective Skenes (0-1), matching his career high.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • His 40-yard dash doesn’t match up with top wide receiver prospects, but speed certainly didn’t hold him back at TCU.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of match
Noun
  • Gradually drizzle ¼ cup egg mixture into broth, concentrating in a single area; repeat with remaining egg mixture in ¼-cupfuls in different areas.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Among many Niger Deltans, there’s a mixture of ignorance, nonchalance, and clenched resignation around the industry’s environmental dangers, which take a back seat as folks get on with the business of everyday survival.
    — Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of mixture
Verb
  • Terafab is designed to produce up to one trillion watts of compute annually, integrating logic, memory, and advanced packaging in a single facility.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
  • But the sleeping area is the room most loved by the owners—the bespoke headboard serves as a storage element integrated into the closet.
    — Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026
Definition of integrate
Verb
  • Which correlates to a decline in the number of students concentrating and majoring in Black Studies.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
  • For this new study, Ryan and his colleagues wanted to know if human preferences for certain animal calls—including those alluring calls from male túngara frogs—correlate with the preferences of female animals.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of correlate
Noun
  • Throughout the festival, experts have spoken about the effect of conglomeration and amalgamation of power by a few uber-wealthy figureheads, and how grassroots movements in journalism can inspire documentarians to survive in the near future.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The video itself is an amalgamation of uninspired and cringe-inducing AI slop.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Verb
  • Even with no other detectable galaxies around it, this galaxy — known as MCG+01–02–015 — displays enormous evidence of having merged with smaller galaxies over its cosmic history.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The winner of the postal contract — a worthless piece of paper without Havana landing rights — was forced to merge.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of merge

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