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adjective

ˈmikst How to pronounce mixed (audio)
Definition of mixednext
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as in hybrid
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera our mixed dog has a greyhound's body but the features of a collie

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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts the continuing education program offers a very mixed selection of courses

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mixed

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verb

past tense of mix
1
as in combined
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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2
as in mingled
to take part in social activities happily mixing with the other guests at the party

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Recent Examples of mixed
Adjective
Citi expects mixed third-quarter results, with adjusted pretax profit above consensus at Barclays and NatWest, but below at HSBC, Lloyds and StanChart. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Smaller breeds and mixed breeds already dominate longevity lists. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
As for the mix, the version that plays in the anime is my mix, but the one being released was mixed by someone else. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 The dye remained stable when the particles were mixed into other liquids, such as alcohol, which pointed to water as a key player, the authors wrote. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mixed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed
  1. hybrid
  2. eclectic
  3. combined
  4. mingled
  5. varied
  6. blended
  7. associated
  8. assorted
Adjective
  • The team also highlighted that electric motors power a wide range or technologies, from hybrid or electric vehicles, to industrial systems and household appliances.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • European leaders fear Moscow's wider ambitions on the continent and accuse Russia of sabotage as part of a hybrid war.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hybrid
Adjective
  • Sean Ono Lennon has had a long, eclectic music career as a member of a number of bands, including the Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, Cibo Matto, the Claypool Lennon Delirium and the Plastic Ono Band.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The milestone arrives with a remarkably eclectic roll call of global tastemakers, executives and visionaries.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of eclectic
Verb
  • By 2015, New Atlas was covering innovations such as the Diamond Hotend, which combined three filament feeds into a single nozzle, although even that approach could produce waste towers when changing colors.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The gusty offshore winds combined with very warm and dry conditions will maintain Red Flag Warnings for most of Los Angeles and Ventura counties through Saturday.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of combined
Verb
  • Cofer and Guerra each mingled among attendees and offered upbeat thoughts on how the evening had gone.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Friends, including Karlie Kloss and Caroline Trentini, mingled in the candlelit rooms.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of mingled
Adjective
  • The allegations are wide-ranging, varied and horrific, and Brand will have the chance to defend himself likely in a few weeks’ time.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The destinations varied, but both trips gave these women the rare pleasure of having their wishes shape the experiences—and allowed their daughters to know them in a new way.
    — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of varied
Verb
  • Oaksmith, the whisky Suntory blended for the Indian market and launched in 2019, has been gaining market share, while Jim Beam is enjoying double-digit growth in India.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Each botanical is distilled separately before being blended together, a production technique that master distiller Steve Wilson has said was inspired by perfume (the design of the bottle follows suit).
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of blended
Verb
  • The primary danger of these apps is not the fees associated with using just one, Feltner noted.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • These ripples are associated with spikes of activity in the prefrontal cortex, and scientists only observe them during periods of sleep or quiet, wakeful rest.
    — Sean Mccabe, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of associated
Adjective
  • The Japanese rice bowl combines soboro (そぼろ)—ground meat, fish, or eggs cooked into fine crumbles—with steamed short-grain rice and assorted toppings.
    — Tadashi Ono & Harris Salat, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In a wet year when food is plentiful, your best bet is to hunt over soft mast like muscadines and assorted berries; native grasses and legumes.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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