intermingle

verb

in·​ter·​min·​gle ˌin-tər-ˈmiŋ-gəl How to pronounce intermingle (audio)
intermingled; intermingling; intermingles

Examples of intermingle in a Sentence

In her short stories, science fiction and romance intermingle. thoroughly intermingle the different kinds of candy so that each bag will get a good assortment
Recent Examples on the Web At Çatalhöyük, archaeologists have found human bones intermingled with cattle bones in burials and refuse heaps. R. Alexander Bentley, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024 The two-story ski clubhouse has a separate restaurant and bar, with both showcasing flavor sensibilities intermingling Alpine ski chalet with the surroundings of Hokkaido. Jake Emen, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024 The team’s explanation is that the Grotte Mandrin residents pretty much stayed near their cavern home for about 50,000 years and didn’t intermingle with other Neanderthal communities. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Sep. 2024 The network has ordered a fourth season of the show from creator Dan Harmon, which is set in a mythical version of ancient Greece where humans, gods and monsters intermingle. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for intermingle 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intermingle was in the 15th century

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“Intermingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intermingle. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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intermingle

verb
in·​ter·​min·​gle ˌint-ər-ˈmiŋ-gəl How to pronounce intermingle (audio)

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