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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mix
Noun
Chef Sébastien Blin gives British classics a Riviera twist, which fits the room’s mix of influences. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 His mix of humility and strength, his willingness to step aside while also being at hand for help, is rare in leadership. Anna Wintour, Vogue, 27 May 2026
Verb
Also featured on the summer menu will be a new Unicorn Cake Pop, featuring vanilla cake mixed with confetti sprinkles, dripped in white chocolate icing and decorated with a unicorn face. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 June 2026 Today, one year into the city’s reform effort, community leaders and civil rights advocates say the results have been mixed. Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix
Noun
  • Packed with apples, chocolate-nougat candy bars, and a pudding mixture to bind it all together, this salad is actually a clever dessert in disguise.
    Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
  • Local models expand At Computex, the companies demonstrated a local chat interface running a mixture-of-experts model that would normally exceed the available system memory.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • First class Etihad Apartments; Singapore Suites; combing first class on Airbus A380s on all the major Gulf airlines in a single trip; combining six different airline first class products in a single round trip.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Until Lopez’s blast, Texas A&M right-hander Clayton Freshcorn had slowed down a USC offense that had scored 48 runs combined while winning three consecutive games out of the losers’ bracket, including 14 on Sunday night against Texas A&M (41-16), to force the winner-take-all final.
    Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Guests celebrating Giant included American Vogue Editor Chloe Malle as well as theater producers Tom Kirhady, Lucas McMahon, and Greg Nobile, who sipped on wine and champagne and dined on light bites whilst mingling and talking Tony prospects.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
  • It is also written with classical punctuation, whereby a paragraph or even an entire story might be written across the duration of a single period, the narration mingling with character voices that ifntrude unannounced.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • The blend of plush but no-nonsense North American furnishings with opulent Ottomania creates a visually exotic yet comfort-driven aesthetic.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • The affordable three-pack, which is made of a soft polyester and spandex blend, is available in black, white and charcoal.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • The new security will also integrate existing Stolen Device Protection rules, such as familiar network and location checks.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Since last year, when the RSF overran parts of Darfur and Kordofan, the militia has commandeered the gum trade, integrating it into its smuggling empire and further starving government coffers.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Whole genome sequencing linked his illness to the outbreak strain associated with The Kebab Shop beef kofta, according to the lawsuit.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
  • Animals commonly associated with rabies include skunks, foxes, coyotes and raccoons.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • At its center is a character called the Lizard Demon, an amalgamation of powerful, predatory men.
    Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
  • Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The book, by Martyna Majok (of Cost of Living, which was also directed by Bonney), merges past and present through Susanna’s narration, while Bonney has the show’s ensemble onstage around her as their characters interject in Susanna’s story, sometimes to play a scene, sometimes to add commentary.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
  • Palatial splendor merges with chalet coziness, particularly in the raclette and charcuterie-heavy Le Coin Savoyard restaurant (one of three in the hotel and four off-site) and in the salons, where sofas and traditional rugs are illuminated by chandeliers and dim sconces.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

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