Synonyms for Blending (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (combining or mixing):
merging, minglingWordNet sense 2 (combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable):
blendedWordNet sense 3 (a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades):
shadingWordNet sense 4 (the act of blending components together thoroughly):
blendFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit