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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The new products aren’t exactly the same, but letting users insert themselves into other user’s videos, or remix them into an anime style or some other tweak, are a fundamental change in how users engage with Shorts content. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 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
She is included on the remix of the tune, which was originally a solo cut by Tame Impala. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The Australian singer joined Madonna on stage in Amsterdam to showcase the forthcoming remix. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 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

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The first known use of remix was in 1662

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