SOCIALIZE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

socialize

verb

ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz

Definition of socialize

as in to mingle

to take part in social activities he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends

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Recent Examples of socialize The witness could not say whether Wells struck his head during the fall and said Wells continued socializing afterward and did not appear injured. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The grand jury concluded in its report that Wells chose to remain on Horn Island to socialize, as was not uncommon for people to do on holidays. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 The differences in how generations socialize come down to the conditions around a hangout, according to Romanoff. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 The trend, often called soft clubbing, is reshaping where and when people gather to move, socialize and hear live music. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize

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People come here to mingle but also to meet, even for business.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Those yellow jackets flitted around the room like bees before the event, mingling with fundraiser attendees and big-name actors, explaining what, exactly, City Year does.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of mingle

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The result is Ba’s Book, which mixes vérité documentary, re-enactments by family members in Vietnam and actors, as well as travelog into a heartfelt family film.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
The Empress’s own 1908 Indigo Gin, which changes color depending on what’s mixed in, is absolutely delicious.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of mix

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Investigators tracked down the suspect after finding the email address linked to his X account and IP addresses associated with a residence in Grand Blanc.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Once associated with the city’s armed conflict, La Sierra has built a new reputation through its specialty coffee, with 30 local producers who work directly with Rituales.

— Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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