MIXES Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

mixes 1 of 2

noun

plural of mix

as in blends

a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things guacamole is usually a mix of avocado, tomato, onion, and spices

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mixes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mix

as in combines

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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as in mingles

to take part in social activities happily mixing with the other guests at the party

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In 2003, however, Kember made a splash with Forged Prescriptions, a re-release that favored fuller mixes and extra overdubs which the band had jettisoned owing to the difficulty of reproducing them. — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026 What’s more, the mixes can be used straight from the envelope as a dry rub for meat, as a base for dips, or even as a popcorn seasoning. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 Fans know particular mixes and particular records from clubs, journeys, relationships and periods of their lives. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 Sep. 2026 Drizzy teased nearly ten new records and mixes in the film, ranging from acoustic ballads to island bops, New Orleans bounce tracks, and another rager with Yeat. — Armon Sadler, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026 On Labor Day, shoppers can save 20% on the site's sauces and cocktail mixes (use promo code LABORDAY). — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 The grain has a sweeter flavor than wheat and can be found in products like baking mixes and beer. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 On a lake, current mixes with water to eat through structural steel, rust internal rebar, and snap the massive underwater cables tethering the bridge to the lakebed. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 Vermiculite and perlite in balanced mixes for water retention and aeration. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

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The collection mixes authentic OshKosh details like denim and hickory stripe, reimagined with signature Sergio Hudson design elements. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 The doc, for which Shirai and Hiroshi Harahandled cinematography, with Frederick Shanahan as editor, mixes intimate vérité with poetic observation to reveal more about a sport that often seems particularly foreign to those outside of Japan. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 Chen’s film mixes action and comedy with a supernatural streak, and builds its story around the collision of two cultures. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 Lenovo also mixes power profiles into these modes, allowing each preset to optimize the balance between performance and efficiency. — Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026 Tart Deco mixes black cherry, rose, and mimosa, then grounds them with birchwood, vetiver, and vanilla. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 As levels drop, the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, triggering more frequent hot flashes and sweating that mixes with skin bacteria to produce stronger or unfamiliar smells. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The process mixes wax printing, airbrushing, screen printing, and laser work, with no cleanroom needed. — New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026 Duplan reads each crowd and venue, then mixes and creates music to fit. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixes

Noun

Partnering with Larroudé was a natural decision for Frisoni, per an official release, because of how the brand blends cool, feminine, fashionable and wearable design.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The human/alien blend blends and helps to make this Skydance Animation production an entertaining proposition for adults and even their kids who get dragged to see it, rather than the usual other way around for ‘toons.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of blends

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In modern nuclear weapons, conventional explosives set off a fission reaction—the splitting of big atoms—whose intensity then ignites a fusion reaction that combines light atoms.

— Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Its formula combines peptides, niacinamide, and exfoliating lipohydroxy acid to help skin look smoother and brighter, while keeping it hydrated for hours.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of combines

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The system uses algorithms and neural networks to find the most suitable metal mixtures and processing methods.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
At the cold-hold unit, tomato mixtures temped at 50 degrees for approximately one hour.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixtures

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Innova also associates afternoon snacking specifically with satisfaction, while other dayparts lean toward refreshment or indulgence.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
The Shiji associates Sun Tzu with Wu’s campaigns against its powerful rival Chu, including the campaign that culminated in the capture of the Chu capital, Ying, in 506 bce.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

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