MIXTURES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

mixtures

noun

plural of mixture

as in mixes

a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things add eggs to the mixture of dry ingredients

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Recent Examples of mixtures 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, 12 Oct. 2026 The team experimented with various mixtures of sand and glue, the latter made from gelatin and yeast. — ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 Don’t worry about the chunky look to the newer potting soil mixtures, as this provides good soil aeration. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026 The four samples contained mixtures of reactive dyes rather than the single dyes frequently examined in previous stripping research. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Sliman took up clay and hay mixtures used in village open-air ovens. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 When these cuts marinate for too long in highly acidic mixtures, the meat’s surface can become mushy, and the lean meat may become drier after cooking. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026 Add marinades or herb mixtures to the salmon two hours or less before cooking. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026

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Noun

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

Definition of mixes

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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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Stronger, cheaper alloys To test the method, the team used ductile iron, a common industrial material that is known for its strength and flexibility, and can tolerate impurities.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Chloride ions readily attack many alloys, while components around the oxygen-producing anode side are simultaneously subject to strongly oxidizing electrochemical potentials.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of alloys

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The choices are housed in the Atelier Vivier MTO cabinet, a silver console containing the available materials and hardware, while a digital component allows clients to visualize combinations before production begins.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Even some of the most traditional powers that the sport has to offer have busted out some new uniform combinations to get their fans excited (think Georgia's all-white threads and matching white helmet).

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of combinations

Noun

The researchers then tested these composites using online searches and plagiarism-detection tools to help ensure they could not be traced back to their original sources.

— Justin Chen, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026
Hypersonics need more capacity Carbon-carbon composites can survive environments that push conventional aerospace materials to their limits.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of composites

Noun

In this age, cultural output will feel ever more familiar, as writing, songs, and movies become syntheses of what has already been produced.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
As several research syntheses have shown, AI systems can appear confident while still being wrong, especially when deployed without clear boundaries or human refinement.

— Paul Deraval, Forbes.com, 5 Feb. 2026

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