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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Metaphors, absurdities and seriousness intermingle in this production from New Forms LA and directed by Marissa Pattullo. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 Repeat cutting a few of the oldest branches at a time for the next couple of years until there’s adequate new growth intermingling with the old growth. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 In the meat freezer, different species of meats were intermingled. Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026 The activist first came to prominence as co-founder of the English Defense League, a protest organization that vowed opposition to Islam and intermingled with the country’s soccer hooligan scene. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 26 Feb. 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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intermingle

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

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