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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
The primary color takes the same spot as orange did before, while the rest of the upper and sole unit opt for a mix of white, gray and black, without the olive green used previously. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025 Don’t Overmix The Batter When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix until the flour is just combined for the lightest crumb. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Researchers have found that the EPA’s daily AQI was less reliable for predicting health problems during warmer weather months, when pollutants mix more. Matt Fuchs, Time, 10 Sep. 2025 With new drivers, new nozzles, and new electronics, the earphones produce a broader soundstage that benefits music mixed for Spatial Audio. PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mix
Noun
  • Let stand until mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 5 minutes.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
  • These clinics might employ a mixture of anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists, but quality and safety vary across clinics.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The country now surpasses the cocaine production of South American countries Peru and Bolivia combined.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Then there's also going to be panel interviews and mingling with the judges again.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Off-schedule, Ralph Lauren invited guests to the brand’s Upper East Side headquarters to present its newest collection, with Oprah Winfrey, Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra and Jessica Chastain among those mingling in the front row.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Hawkwell Knee-High Wide-Calf Low-Heel Boots Lined with a soft wool blend, these knee-high boots will keep your feet dry and warm in colder weather.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • This high-tech top is made from a fabric blend that combines the odor-resistance and quick-drying properties of merino wool with the wrinkle-resistant and thermoregulation properties of lyocell.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There’s some good advice on how to integrate the Infinity Stones into tabletop stories.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Grok is what happens when a mercurical man of tremendous wealth and influence builds one of the world’s most powerful AI models and then integrates it into a major social-media platform that has become, under his direction, a hub for white supremacy.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The lifting of some regulatory burdens on businesses does not mean that the risk associated with dangerous work will disappear, or that companies should stop protecting employees from death and injuries.
    Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Some tracks were also observed near the Apollo 17 landing site and areas associated with seismic activity or tectonic features, indicating that moonquakes or impacts may trigger the boulder falls.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Haint is an amalgamation of a lot of things that keep me up at night.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Longo is known for his photorealistic paintings and drawings, but many of his works are an amalgamation of images real, imagined, and tweaked.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The lakehouse merges with the best of both worlds.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • With masses equivalent to millions or even billions of suns, supermassive black holes are too massive to have been born from dying stars; instead, it is theorized that they are created when smaller black holes collide and merge, and a chain of progressively larger and larger mergers.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Mix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mix. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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