blend in

verb

blended in; blending in; blends in
1
: to look like things nearby
The fish settles on the sandy ocean bottom where it blends in perfectly.
2
: to look like one belongs with a particular group
She tried to blend in by dressing like the other girls.
often + with
I've always found it difficult to blend in with my peers.
3
: to add (something) to a mixture or substance and mix it thoroughly
Mix the first three ingredients together, then blend in the cream.
Blend the white paint in last.

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People want a bold range and oven and for the rest of the appliances to blend in. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026 The Rhône conjures Syrah in the north and Grenache-led blends in the south. Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 The in-betweener who tries and tries to blend in, to be normal, to be cool, to be good, to be liked. Literary Hub, 29 June 2026 Air marshals' presence is rare on most flights, and they are trained to blend in with regular passengers. Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blend in

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“Blend in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blend%20in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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