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 idyllic 77-acre estate is large enough for ample privacy, but also offers multiple gathering spaces for socializing. — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 Caleb loves puzzles, building Lego models and animals, and regularly volunteers with an animal shelter and cat rescue to help socialize the animals. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Growing up, Harp spent most of her time with adults, especially her mother, and would rarely socialize with her peers, her brother recalled. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Socialettes make videos, model for photos advertising drinks, socialize with customers and even livestream on TikTok during business hours. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize

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Inside, Riz Ahmed, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Rufus Sewell, Sarah Pidgeon, Christopher McDonald and Elaine Hendrix made the rounds, mingling over canapés and cocktails.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
As the cohosts slipped away from the cocktail hour to pose for photos in another, quieter back room, guests began to mingle.

— Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026

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Generally, higher use of artificial intelligence was associated with lower test scores.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
The study also showed that improving cardiorespiratory fitness from low to even just below average was associated with a 50% reduction in all-cause mortality.

— Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 9 Sep. 2026

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