intermingle

verb

in·​ter·​min·​gle ˌin-tər-ˈmiŋ-gəl How to pronounce intermingle (audio)
intermingled; intermingling; intermingles
Synonyms of interminglenext

Examples of intermingle in a Sentence

In her short stories, science fiction and romance intermingle. thoroughly intermingle the different kinds of candy so that each bag will get a good assortment
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Defenders say that social campaigns from other countries also intermingle funds and a double standard is being applied to Israel. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 Scientists think that may have happened later when our ancestors intermingled with Denisovans. ABC News, 13 May 2026 And the only sound was the crackling of the fire intermingled with our childlike giggle fits as the marshmallows filled our mouths. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026 In cities like Los Angeles, immigrants' rights are intermingled with workers' rights during demonstrations. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for intermingle

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intermingle was in the 15th century

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“Intermingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intermingle. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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intermingle

verb
in·​ter·​min·​gle ˌint-ər-ˈmiŋ-gəl How to pronounce intermingle (audio)

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