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 Tamayo socialized and temporarily forgot what awaited at home. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026 Other suggestions include reading, exercise and socializing with friends and family. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 One of the women was accompanied by her husband, who thanked Radke for creating somewhere his wife could comfortably socialize during her pregnancy. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 The event will include opportunities to socialize, enjoy a snack and an ocean view, and meet up with longtime friends and neighbors. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 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

Definition of mingle

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The collection is stand out; the Hedreens were keen on mixing contemporary art with Old Masters, often hanging works made centuries apart alongside one another.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
The only non-four-seamer Tolle mixed in was a sinker to Caglianone.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of mix

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Trump has opposed mail voting and blamed fraud associated with mail voting for his 2020 election loss.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
That damage can affect circulation and increase the risk of stroke and other changes associated with cognitive decline.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026

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