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Blending

/ˈblɛndɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of blend.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of blend
  2. The act or result of something being blended.

Example Sentences

Earless ghost swift moths become “invisible” to echolocating bats by forming mating clusters close (less than half a meter) above vegetation and effectively blending into the clutter of echoes that the bat receives from the leaves and stems around them.
blendings of old and new
Light and dark grounds are used indiscriminately, and indeed there is such a blending of the two styles that on some of the vases it would be difficult to say whether the design was light on dark, or dark on light.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does blending mean?

Blending means present participle and gerund of blend.

What is a synonym for blending?

Common synonyms include blend, merging, blended, mingling.

What is the opposite of blending?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use blending in a sentence?

Earless ghost swift moths become “invisible” to echolocating bats by forming mating clusters close (less than half a meter) above vegetation and effectively blending into the clutter of echoes that the bat receives from the leaves and stems around them.

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