blending 1 of 3

adjective

as in flowing

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blending

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noun

as in merging

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blending

3 of 3

verb

present participle of blend
1
as in mixing
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 correlating
to form a pleasing relationship the colors blend nicely in that rug

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Recent Examples of blending
Adjective
Detachable blending arm A detachable blending arm makes for easy cleanup. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Jason Bateman delivers the mundane analogy like a pro, blending sincerity and uncertainty inside his singular, nervous vocal rhythms. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026 The Dead, which was founded in Palo Alto in 1965, found fans throughout the Bay Area and across the globe with their genre-blending, free-flowing music. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026 Currently, Apple Valley’s water passes federal safety thresholds using a blending treatment process. — Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026 Our opportunity lies within blending AI, design, domain expertise, and the human sciences. — Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
Officials said the gradual blending is intended to minimize changes residents may notice in their water. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 This is the fastest-growing category at Peter Millar, Cater said, and is inspired by a blending of the best of American and European design. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The end of the road for a fan-favorite Practical Magic 2 features plenty of callbacks to the original, from the blending up of frozen margaritas to the leaping off of the Owens roof, witchy umbrellas in hand. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 In its blending of Elizabethan language and contemporary imagery, Jarman’s vision resembles the Ian McKellen version of Richard III crossbred with a Robert Mapplethorpe photo shoot. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Traditional medicine, wellness rituals, and spiritual practices reflect the island’s complex cultural history and diverse ethnic origins – a syncretic blending of Taíno Indigenous, African, and Spanish traditions. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 But somewhere in the show’s creative journey and the blending of British television veterans and scribes from inside Jackson’s Power-verse, a lot of the specificity vanished into the ether. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 Enter French blending, a color technique that’s gaining popularity for its ability to soften gray regrowth while reducing the need for frequent salon touch-ups. — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 16 July 2026 Chopping, blending, and cooking break down plant cell walls, making nutrients easier to access, explains Wood. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026
Verb
Chow followed it with Kung Fu Hustle (2004), another genre-blending smash that earned more than $100 million worldwide and cemented his reputation as one of Hong Kong’s greatest comedy-action hitmakers. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 Coinciding with the presentation that christened her store, Hod also launched a fragrance blending green tea and orchid blossoms, which is available to purchase as a perfume, candle or diffuser. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Standout pieces like the MTM Loafer and the Mary Jean are effortless ways to dress up a daily look, effortlessly blending comfort and intentional style with timeless appeal. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 Fanatics Sportsbook can automatically customize your home feed around your favorite teams, blending fandom with betting. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The core whiskey portfolio is more about selecting and blending high-quality barrels into various expressions than taking chances, however, and the two main bourbons just got upgraded in terms of age and proof. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Projects like Beautiful Thugger Girls saw Thug test the waters of R&B, while blending a mix of country and hip-hop. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026 What initially seemed like a surprising decision—not blending the two cultures together equally—became an important lesson about transformational leadership. — Tracy Nolan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The best CFOs sit at the epicenter of a company, blending strategic vision, business model innovation, and organizational agility. — James Kavanaugh, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blending
  1. flowing
  2. merging
  3. mixing
  4. correlating
  5. symphonic
  6. integration
  7. combining
  8. corresponding
Adjective
  • Sepideh Moafi Sepideh Moafi turned to Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika for her attire, sporting a dusty gold gown with a bevy of shimmering embellishments all over the bodice and semi-sheer flowing skirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Layers are everywhere in 2026, but this time the haircut is being imagined as less edgy and a bit softer—more flowing, more subtle.
    — Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of flowing
Noun
  • For larger workloads, batch processing can handle multiple files for tasks such as conversion, merging, compression, OCR, printing, encryption, and adding or removing watermarks.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Prediction markets enable a more complete merging of the financial with the social and linguistic than social media has been able to achieve.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of merging
Verb
  • The two-day program will feature more than 20 sessions, mixing keynotes, panels and master classes with practical sessions.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Ooni’s Halo is a countertop mixer with a dual-kneading function usually seen on professional machines, plus a precision dial that allows for more control of mixing speed.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixing
Verb
  • Charges say the video shows Buckney renting a shooting lane at the gun shop under his name and correlating with a customer account number.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • What does Open Command do and not do in terms of correlating with pitcher quality statistics?
    — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of correlating
Adjective
  • The intercutting makes both thematic and artistic sense, as the director’s use of counterpoint gives the film a symphonic grandeur.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Their at-times symphonic sound included violin and flute, and Surkamp’s high voice put them in a similar category as Yes.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of symphonic
Noun
  • Part of the deal was also the integration of the BBC Player service into the CosmoGO streaming app.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Radio integration gives the drone access to communications technology designed for military operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of integration
Verb
  • Rays batters struck out 13 times after combining for 14 in the first two games.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The farm's latest maze pays tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton, combining a fall favorite with a celebration of the singer's music and philanthropy.
    — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of combining
Verb
  • When the food is ready, the order number appears on a screen above the kiosks as well as on individual screens at each corresponding stall.
    — Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Abhishek Menon, the study’s corresponding author and a graduate student, said solving the engineering challenges associated with heavier ions could also simplify trapping lighter species.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of corresponding

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“Blending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blending. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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