remix

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verb

re·​mix (ˈ)rē-ˈmiks How to pronounce remix (audio)
remixed; remixing; remixes
Synonyms of remixnext

transitive verb

: to mix again

remix

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noun

re·​mix ˈrē-ˌmiks How to pronounce remix (audio)
: a variant of an original recording (as of a song) made by rearranging or adding to the original

Examples of remix in a Sentence

Noun dance remixes of rock songs
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Verb
With such a surplus of talent, the app is even letting users remix the cast and produce their own commercials. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026 The memes that travel fastest are usually stripped of context, easy to recognize and simple to remix. — Rand Al-Hadethi, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
But sculptural barrel jeans remix this off-duty ensemble—and keep it from getting too boring. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 June 2026 One disc includes a fresh remix of the entire album from the original multi-track tapes, finding new depth and detail in the old songs. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for remix

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1662, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of remix was in 1662

Rhymes for remix

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“Remix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remix. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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