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verb

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

Some common synonyms of mix are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, and mingle. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

When is it sensible to use amalgamate instead of mix?

Although the words amalgamate and mix have much in common, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When could blend be used to replace mix?

In some situations, the words blend and mix are roughly equivalent. However, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

Where would coalesce be a reasonable alternative to mix?

The meanings of coalesce and mix largely overlap; however, 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 mix?

The words commingle and mix 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

When would fuse be a good substitute for mix?

The synonyms fuse and mix are sometimes interchangeable, but 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 mix?

While in some cases nearly identical to mix, 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 mix?

The words mingle and mix are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

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

Some common synonyms of mix are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, and mingle. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

When is it sensible to use amalgamate instead of mix?

Although the words amalgamate and mix have much in common, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When could blend be used to replace mix?

In some situations, the words blend and mix are roughly equivalent. However, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

Where would coalesce be a reasonable alternative to mix?

The meanings of coalesce and mix largely overlap; however, 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 mix?

The words commingle and mix 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

When would fuse be a good substitute for mix?

The synonyms fuse and mix are sometimes interchangeable, but 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 mix?

While in some cases nearly identical to mix, 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 mix?

The words mingle and mix are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mix
Noun
When her girls, 6 and 8, aren’t in school, a mix of summer camps and family fills in the gaps. Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026 The underachieving Jets have won three of four coming into this week, enough to vault them back into the mix. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Once unfolded, water — potentially mixed with local dirt — would be flushed through the compartments. Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026 For Kardashian, workouts are typically split between lower-body strength days—focusing on legs and glutes—and upper-body and core sessions, with the occasional full-body circuit mixed in. Ciara Lucas, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix
Noun
  • Morton kosher salt, and ¼ cup heavy cream in a large bowl until pudding mix is dissolved and mixture is smooth.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The mixture was made from simple ingredients such as coconut oil, cocoa powder, sunflower oil, zinc, and thanaka tree bark.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Gusty winds combined with snow may cause limited visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Connor Malvik and Carsen Blake pitched out of the bullpen for Birdville and combined to allow 1 hit with 3 strikeouts in 2 innings.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Bar Tab Taran Dugal mingles at a West Village art-salon-cocktail-lounge.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Zangara, who had purchased the pistol for $8 at a local pawnshop, mingled among a record crowd of 25,000 people who had come to catch a glimpse of the famed FDR.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Seasoned with a blend of soy, garlic, sesame and spice, the Ramyeon McShaker Fries are inspired by Rumi, Mira and Zoey's go-to noodle snack.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In this case, that blend of tradition and artistic interpretation resulted in a final product that stood out—if not entirely for the reasons the bride expected.
    Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The score is bigger and easier to read, the bases and count are brighter and stand out more against a darker background, and the design more seamlessly integrates the pitch clock as well as information like the batter’s exit velocity.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
  • One of the strategies for combatting climate change in the Tomorrow Garden is agroforestry, which integrates the cultivation of trees and crops together.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This distinction was missing both from popular discourse, the academics felt, and from an influential definition of antisemitism associated with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which lists numerous examples of antisemitism related to criticism of Israel.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Berseth did not respond to a phone message or to an email or letter sent to addresses apparently associated with her.
    David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The collection merges advanced material engineering with innovative fiber compositions and a refined design language, offering a new perspective on how denim can evolve—both technically and aesthetically.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The two companies merged in 2010, creating Live Nation Entertainment and vertically integrating concert promotion, venue operations, and ticket distribution under one corporate structure.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026

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