intermingle

verb

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

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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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, 26 Oct. 2025 Plans collided, and soon Murray was arranging team meals in LA for the team’s veterans, newcomers and rookies to intermingle. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025 All intermingling is foretold in the extraordinary opening number, which establishes the specific musical and dance motifs associated with each grouping. Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025 Rivard’s renditions of famous golf holes are clearly recognizable, yet possess a gritty, almost unfinished quality, with geometric patterns intermingling with bold colors and blurred lines. Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intermingle

Word History

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 9 Nov. 2025.

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intermingle

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

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