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adjective

ˈmikst How to pronounce mixed (audio)
Definition of mixednext
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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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mixed

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verb

past tense of mix
1
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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2
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
Adjective
Well, the forecast for the rest of the year is a mixed situation. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 There were more protests and counterprotests regarding transgender athletes around the United Center on Saturday, and Cunningham checked into the game to a mixed chorus of cheers and boos in the first quarter. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
Of course, there are also bad reviews mixed with the good, including complaints about install quality and projects getting drawn out if everything doesn’t go according to plan. — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 According to Blackbird’s report, the party that day was actually made up of two tour groups that had been mixed together. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mixed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixed
  1. hybrid
  2. eclectic
  3. combined
  4. mingled
  5. varied
  6. blended
  7. associated
  8. assorted
Adjective
  • Looking to innovation as jet fuel prices rise Having the extended 500-mile range would enable the ES-30 hybrid-electric airliner to operate in popular short-haul corridors that connect major US and European cities.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • FloatForm units can even travel together using a hybrid coordination framework, while relying on minimal human guidance.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of hybrid
Adjective
  • What appealed to the couple was Vanessa’s eclectic taste, which mirrored their own wide-reaching trove of art and furniture.
    — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026
  • One was just trying to be as eclectic as possible to showcase London, which is like a character in the show.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of eclectic
Verb
  • Each blocked multiple lanes and combined to cause miles of delays, which also sent extra traffic into downtown Atlanta.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Those two rotated fluidly throughout, combined well and have developed a strong on-pitch connection.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of combined
Verb
  • The ‘next step’ On a sunny September day last year in the Chinese port city of Ningbo, not far from Shanghai, higher-ups from shipping company Sea Legend mingled with local transport officials at a port terminal.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • After their grand entrances, the couple mingled with their guests before sitting down for dinner and speeches.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mingled
Adjective
  • The pricing in Fantasy Premier League this season is more varied than ever, with just two players coming in priced over £10million.
    — Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton's recent distressing livestream and hospitalization have drawn varied reactions, notably involving actor Jared Padalecki.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of varied
Verb
  • Artistic traditions likewise blended across Eurasia, particularly in Persian and Chinese painting and architecture.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Their work blended and extended the sensibilities of John Waters, David Lynch, Pee-wee Herman and Andy Kaufman.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of blended
Verb
  • The Triton then handled the navigation, sensor employment, onboard processing and reporting associated with the task.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In Christian iconography, the Virgin is often associated with the promise of life; here, that promise is set against the awareness of death.
    — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of associated
Adjective
  • The facility has family rooms and conference rooms as well as a kitchen that can serve smoothies, custom meals and assorted snacks.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In Lil Sumn Sumn, Ouzts blends family stories with discussion of dating struggles, pop culture takes, and assorted social observations.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 July 2026
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