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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The list goes on, both for objects and fabrics that will intermingle on the shop floor, and online. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 July 2025 Metallica opens show with AC/DC tune and classic movie scenes At 8:55, house lights shut off and the stadium roared in anticipation as fan photos intermingled with video footage of the crowd scrolled across six free-standing podium screens that circled the empty in-the-round stage. Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Daily life intermingling amid artistry and masterpieces. Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 Guides describe a typical day for the wealthy owners, middle-class craftsmen and enslaved servants who intermingled in the house. Charles Babington, New York Times, 21 May 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 25 Jul. 2025.

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intermingle

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

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