Synonyms of socialize

socialize

verb

ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz 

as in to mingle

to take part in social activities

he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mingle
• mix
• associate
• party
• fraternize
• go out
• step out
• hobnob
• rub elbows
• revel
• carouse
• circulate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• shun
• eschew
• slight
• snub

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of socialize

Third places are informal public spaces where people gather, socialize and build community outside of work and home. — Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

These days, Americans age 15 and older spend an average of less than 35 minutes per day socializing and communicating with others in their leisure time, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 July 2026

What replaces the bar stool matters for nightlife operators, fitness brands, dating apps and anyone trying to build a business around how twentysomethings socialize. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

Sober socializing is showing up most visibly in run clubs, reading meetups and pickup sports, where the activity itself carries the conversation. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026