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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“Brassroots District: LA ’74” is part concert, part participatory theater and part experiment, attempting to intermix an evening of dancing and jubilation with high-stakes drama.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
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
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
Even though the three groups intermix occasionally, they are unique enough that “I would consider each a species,” says Frank Burbrink, a herpetologist at the American Museum of Natural History.
From Science Magazine • Oct. 11, 2022
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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