Synonyms of mix

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noun (1)

as in mixture

a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things

guacamole is usually a mix of avocado, tomato, onion, and spices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mixture
• blend
• amalgamation
• amalgam
• alloy
• combination
• blending
• fusion
• synthesis
• composite
• cocktail
• meld
• compound
• admixture
• emulsion
• intermixture
• assortment
• conflation
• integration
• mélange
• merging
• incorporation
• absorption
• variety
• merger
• intermingling
• half-and-half
• medley
• mingling
• commingling
• compost
• hodgepodge
• mishmash
• potpourri
• accumulation
• homogenization
• coalescence
• patchwork
• hash
• hotchpotch
• coalition
• aggregation
• mergence
• interfusion
• jumble
• conglomeration
• concretion
• commixture
• motley
• immixture
• immingling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• component
• element
• ingredient
• constituent

mix

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verb (1)

ˈmiks 

1

as in to combine

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• combine
• blend
• integrate
• merge
• amalgamate
• incorporate
• add
• meld
• fuse
• composite
• intermix
• mingle
• intermingle
• commingle
• concrete
• homogenize
• stir
• commix
• conflate
• immix
• comingle
• unite
• beat (in)
• immingle
• cut in
• interfuse
• fold
• toss
• emulsify
• admix
• coalesce
• compound
• weave
• link
• knit
• join
• intertwine
• conjoin
• interweave

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separate
• divide
• break down
• break up
• part
• split
• dissolve
• unmix
• sever
• divorce
• rupture
• cleave
• disperse
• scatter
• detach
• disunite
• disjoin
• sunder
• disengage

2

as in to mingle

to take part in social activities

happily mixing with the other guests at the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mingle
• associate
• socialize
• party
• step out
• go out
• rub shoulders
• rub elbows
• fraternize
• revel
• hobnob
• circulate
• carouse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• eschew
• shun
• slight
• snub

mix (up)

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verb (2)

1

as in to confuse

to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related

you've mixed piety up with pietism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confuse
• mistake
• lump (together)
• conflate
• confound
• misapply
• misidentify
• miscall
• misname

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• difference
• distinguish
• separate
• differentiate
• discriminate

2

as in to disrupt

to undo the proper order or arrangement of

in my rush I had mixed up the files and had to sort them out later

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrupt
• confuse
• shuffle
• disturb
• mess (up)
• upset
• stir (up)
• disarray
• scramble
• disorganize
• disarrange
• jumble
• muddle
• muss
• disorder
• hash
• discompose
• dislocate
• derange
• tumble
• tousle
• snarl
• disjoint
• dishevel
• tangle
• embroil
• rumple
• perturb
• unsettle
• clutter
• entangle
• agitate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straighten (up)
• draw up
• regulate
• array
• organize
• order
• dispose
• range
• arrange
• line up
• line
• marshall
• align
• marshal
• tidy
• classify
• adjust
• make up
• queue
• fix
• codify
• systematize
• spruce (up)
• aline
• methodize
• groom
• systemize
• unscramble

mix-up

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noun (2)

ˈmiks-ˌəp 

as in mistake

an instance of confusion

there was a mix-up at the airport and our luggage was accidentally sent to Ohio

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistake
• confusion
• foul-up
• fumble
• mess
• fault
• blunder
• error
• chaos
• botch
• bungle
• jumble
• inaccuracy
• miscue
• misstep
• goof
• bobble
• lapse
• disarray
• flub
• disorganization
• slip
• disorder
• disarrangement
• oversight
• stumble
• slipup
• hash
• shambles
• muddle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mix

Noun

The Royals’ biggest decisions could pertain to their outfield mix. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025

Though veterinary professionals struggled to pinpoint his breed mix, the owner's guess has always been a cross between a Labrador and a Patterdale terrier. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025

Verb

Over the past week, the answer from managers, recruitment staff, sporting and Academy directors has been mixed — critical, reticent and quietly hopeful. —Michael Walker, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025

Nevertheless, there’s no cocktail a central banker hates more than high unemployment mixed with high inflation. —Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025

Noun

The adorable mix-up has taken TikTok by storm, with the video, shared by @ellandcosta, racking up more than 165,000 views and over 21,000 likes to date. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025

Bergmann’s home is just minutes from Kelce’s in Leawood, so that could explain a mix-up. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025

Phrases Containing mix

• mix (up)
• mix it up