intermix
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
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(tr) to mix (ingredients, liquids, etc) together
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(intr) to become or have the capacity to become combined, joined, etc
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of intermix
First recorded in 1555–65; back formation from the past participle intermixt (now intermixed ), from Latin intermixtus, past participle of intermiscēre “to mingle together”; see origin at inter-, mix
Example Sentences
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The women’s legs and pointe work flash during solo moments and intermix with the moves of their male counterparts during intricate duets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2025
And they all break down to make other chemicals and intermix with other chemicals.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2024
The event will intermix challenges from the first season of “Squid Game” as well as the upcoming unscripted series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
In a strong event, these emissions can intermix, and our eyes see this as a dazzling assortment of purple, pink, yellow and other colors.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 13, 2023
To a time when we didn’t have to worry about disappointments and arguments and carefully calibrated intermix ratios.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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