pre·mix
ˈprē-ˌmiks 
: a mixture of ingredients designed to be mixed with other ingredients before use
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David Howard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2020
Rosse says the growth of hard seltzer hasn’t cannibalized sales in the rest of the Mark Anthony portfolio, as sales have risen in the double digits for Mike’s Hard Lemonade and premixed margarita cocktails.
—John Kell, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2020
Several years ago Mueller realized that more thoroughly premixing the fuel with air before ignition could be key to solving the problem, potentially allowing the charge to burn leaner (meaning less fuel-rich) at a lower temperature.
—Steven Ashley, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2019
Stick to canned beer, wine, cider or premixed drinks.
—Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2019
Then, mix up a fresh batch of tile grout (or buy premixed grout), and use a grout float to smear grout diagonally across the surface and deep into the joints.
—Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 5 Dec. 2018
Unlike most dyes available, Trillion Tones isn't premixed and doesn't require you to mix it with developer.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 27 June 2018
Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
The idea of a caffeine-and-alcohol premix seemed natural.
—Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Its frozen premix formulation helps support patient safety, simplify medication preparation and improve operational efficiencies.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Neovia makes specialty premix products in addition to additives to feeds for livestock and other animals.
—Waverly Colville, WSJ, 2 July 2018
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Verb
Some formulas can be premixed and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours, which could save an exhausted mom from having to drowsily scoop powder in the small hours of the night.
—David Howard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2020
Rosse says the growth of hard seltzer hasn’t cannibalized sales in the rest of the Mark Anthony portfolio, as sales have risen in the double digits for Mike’s Hard Lemonade and premixed margarita cocktails.
—John Kell, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2020
Several years ago Mueller realized that more thoroughly premixing the fuel with air before ignition could be key to solving the problem, potentially allowing the charge to burn leaner (meaning less fuel-rich) at a lower temperature.
—Steven Ashley, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2019
Stick to canned beer, wine, cider or premixed drinks.
—Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2019
Then, mix up a fresh batch of tile grout (or buy premixed grout), and use a grout float to smear grout diagonally across the surface and deep into the joints.
—Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 5 Dec. 2018
Unlike most dyes available, Trillion Tones isn't premixed and doesn't require you to mix it with developer.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 27 June 2018
Noun
For each drink, combine 1½ ounces of your preferred local spirit (vodka or gin) and 4 to 6 ounces of batched premix over ice.
—Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
The idea of a caffeine-and-alcohol premix seemed natural.
—Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Its frozen premix formulation helps support patient safety, simplify medication preparation and improve operational efficiencies.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Neovia makes specialty premix products in addition to additives to feeds for livestock and other animals.
—Waverly Colville, WSJ, 2 July 2018
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“Premix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premix. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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