Definition of socializenext
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 indictment included photographs of Zhu and Frank Carone socializing at Zhu's Long Island home in June 2022, a time when the indictment said Zhu and Chen's efforts to secure an Emergency Shelter Contract through other means were stalling. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 24 June 2026 New Yorkers go out so much, work so much, socialize so much because their apartments suck. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 June 2026 Pick the game before guests arrive, give people time to socialize first and keep a backup game ready in case the first one fizzles. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 Everyone looked fantastic, a drink in hand, milling about the grounds, socializing, seeing and being seen. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize
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  • At the 51st Redken Symposium, salon owners and hair professionals from all over the globe mingled at the educational event to learn and connect over the latest cutting-edge news in all things hair.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Families with wizards and wizards-in-training had a chance to mingle with professors of the magical arts based on themes in the Harry Potter books.
    Greg Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
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  • Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026
  • The restaurant makes refined regional favorites like ceviche colimense and his tostada de pozole seco, and mixes cocktails with tuba.
    Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
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  • Valentine and Suarez did not respond to letters mailed to addresses that appeared to be associated with them.
    David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sent a letter Tuesday informing Anthropic co-founder Tom Brown of the decision, citing Anthropic’s close coordination and cooperation with government officials to address risks associated with its models.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 1 July 2026

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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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