mixes 1 of 2

noun

plural of mix
as in blends
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things guacamole is usually a mix of avocado, tomato, onion, and spices

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mixes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mix
1
as in combines
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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2
as in mingles
to take part in social activities happily mixing with the other guests at the party

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Recent Examples of mixes
Noun
In 2003, however, Kember made a splash with Forged Prescriptions, a re-release that favored fuller mixes and extra overdubs which the band had jettisoned owing to the difficulty of reproducing them. — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026 What’s more, the mixes can be used straight from the envelope as a dry rub for meat, as a base for dips, or even as a popcorn seasoning. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 Fans know particular mixes and particular records from clubs, journeys, relationships and periods of their lives. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 Sep. 2026 Drizzy teased nearly ten new records and mixes in the film, ranging from acoustic ballads to island bops, New Orleans bounce tracks, and another rager with Yeat. — Armon Sadler, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026 On Labor Day, shoppers can save 20% on the site's sauces and cocktail mixes (use promo code LABORDAY). — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 The grain has a sweeter flavor than wheat and can be found in products like baking mixes and beer. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 On a lake, current mixes with water to eat through structural steel, rust internal rebar, and snap the massive underwater cables tethering the bridge to the lakebed. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 Vermiculite and perlite in balanced mixes for water retention and aeration. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
The smartest cart usually mixes both, and the people eating out of it never need to know the difference. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026 All in all, three different hues of light green are used throughout the colorway, which also mixes in New Balance-appropriate gray while using contrasting red elements on the shoe’s signature Abzorb SBS cushioning pods. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 Warfield, for her part, is passionate about the resulting blend, which mixes life-or-death struggles with minor squabbles and humanizes the insular world of the upper crust. — Alison Herman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 As temperatures continue to cool into the coming months, setups similar to this will become increasingly common as cool air from the north mixes with warm air from the south. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Once alkaline water mixes into the sea, modeling becomes unavoidable. — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 But there’s still an audience for retro RPGs and old-school Final Fantasy games, especially thanks to the HD-2D style that mixes gorgeous pixel art with detailed 3D graphics to great effect. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026 In fact, model builders can strategically assemble data mixes that best promote benchmark performance. — Quanta Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 This whimsical set mixes apple designs, retro polka dots, and colorful stripes for a look that’s equal parts sweet and charming. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixes
  1. blends
  2. combines
  3. mingles
  4. mixtures
  5. merges
  6. associates
  7. amalgamations
  8. integrates
Noun
  • Caffeine ranges from roughly 50 mg per pouch on the lighter end to as much as 200 mg in high-potency formulas, with some brands skipping caffeine entirely for paraxanthine or mushroom blends.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Chocolate Fish rarely does blends; most of their coffees are single-source.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of blends
Verb
  • The authentication process combines human expertise and AI integration to flag any suspicious activity and ensure that listings follow commercial industry standards.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Made from cast iron, opal glass and decorative gold leaf, the clock combines Victorian and late-1930s elements.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of combines
Verb
  • Here, the spice mingles with cardamom and ginger before giving way to earthy patchouli, papyrus, and creamy orris butter.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
  • After the presentations, the audience mingles with anyone who caught their attention.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Definition of mingles
Noun
  • The system uses algorithms and neural networks to find the most suitable metal mixtures and processing methods.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • At the cold-hold unit, tomato mixtures temped at 50 degrees for approximately one hour.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixtures
Verb
  • The interface splits each 2-core fiber into two single-core fibers inside the repeater for efficient amplification, then merges them back into 2-core fibers.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The deal merges two major players in the wedding tech category.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of merges
Verb
  • Innova also associates afternoon snacking specifically with satisfaction, while other dayparts lean toward refreshment or indulgence.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Shiji associates Sun Tzu with Wu’s campaigns against its powerful rival Chu, including the campaign that culminated in the capture of the Chu capital, Ying, in 506 bce.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of associates
Noun
  • But in fact, fluids are amalgamations of molecules and atoms.
    — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Now you’ll be met with automotive amalgamations like the BMW X6 and the many rivals that have cropped up in the past decade.
    — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of amalgamations
Verb
  • The practical benefits will depend on how the Navy integrates the system into its logistics and operational procedures.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed an ultrathin, flexible electronic mesh that integrates with living human heart cells and converts their mechanical movements into electricity.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Mixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixes. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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