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 Woodall noted how Wesley has also socialized with older peers in the school, including Woodall’s third-grade students. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 Long before the pandemic, Americans began spending more time alone and less time socializing in person. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 29 June 2026 People sensitive to heat tend to isolate themselves, stay indoors and not socialize as much during summertime. — Mark Prussin, CBS News, 29 June 2026 That requires wrenching social changes in how people eat, socialize, and move through nature? — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize

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The choice yields a brighter, richer, more varied and nuanced story in which coming-of-age tropes mingle with Gileadean bleakness to reveal new facets of a state premised on male supremacy.

— Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026
Wives, fiancées and children mingled around practice while players prepared for another international competition.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of mingle

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This includes nods for variety special (pre-recorded), sound mixing for a variety series or special, directing for a variety special, picture editing for variety programming, and technical direction and camerawork for a special.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The drinks are prepared like instant coffee, can be made hot or cold, and mixed with milk or water.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

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