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as in hybrid
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
our mixed dog has a greyhound's body but the features of a collie
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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
the continuing education program offers a very mixed selection of courses
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as in combined
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
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as in mingled
to take part in social activities
happily mixing with the other guests at the party
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Recent Examples of mixed
Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
The release was met with mixed reactions from his fans.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
The fish-out-of-water comedy costarred Sam Shepard and reminded audiences of Keaton’s deft skills at leading a movie that mixed the funny with the dramatic and thought-provoking.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Caffeine While stimulant medications like Ritalin (methylphenidate) are used to treat ADHD, the research results on caffeine as a stimulant option are mixed.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
The release was met with mixed reactions from his fans.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
They’re filled with gooey peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts, mixed together in a deliciously chewy oat batter.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
The fish-out-of-water comedy costarred Sam Shepard and reminded audiences of Keaton’s deft skills at leading a movie that mixed the funny with the dramatic and thought-provoking.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed
Adjective
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The result is a hybrid system that bridges research innovation and large-scale industrial application, pushing data technology toward a new high-speed frontier.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Paracosm’s first project to be unveiled at MIPCOM is The Odyssey, a true-crime hybrid microdrama that Leitch and Pat McGee are directing.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Where To Shop Go Vintage Shopping Bedford is known for its eclectic collection of vintage boutiques that are a delight for both enthusiastic thrifters and casual shoppers.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Post-breakfast, peruse eclectic galleries and vintage shops like VARGA Gallery and Mystery Spot Antiques.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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When asked about his top five rappers, dead or alive, Thug listed 2Pac, Drake, Wale and Big Sean (combined as one), Kanye West, and Lil Wayne.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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In a cruel irony, the chaos of homelessness that forces people to prioritize survival, combined with health conditions such as physical disabilities, dementia or serious mental illness, often collude to prevent patients from engaging with the very systems that could end their homelessness.—
Sarah Stella,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
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Being fed this way, tasting my mother or Usha’s fingers mingled with the food still feels like the most primal act of care.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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Their collaboration captured the spirit of the Biennale, where memory and healing mingled with celebration.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Comments were varied on this one, but overall editors felt like this one had a solid texture.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Opinions from evaluators on McGonigle’s ability to handle shortstop on an everyday basis are varied.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil until blended.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Whisk together broth and flour in a small bowl until well blended.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The job cuts have been anticipated for weeks, particularly because NBC News Group, an umbrella division that encompassed both the aforementioned cable networks as well as businesses associated with NBC News, is being cleaved in two, and revenue from cable will now go to feed operations at Versant.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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According to the survey, retailers are faced with balancing customer expectations and the need to grow online channels against the rising operational costs associated with returns as well as pressures from external factors such as tariffs.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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During release week, there were five additional digital versions that dropped that adding assorted bonus material.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
5 Oct. 2025
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Kids can also expand their repertoire with assorted refill mixes of pizza and sprinkle brownies, sold separately.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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