socialize
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associate, fraternize, go out, hobnob, mingle, mix, step out
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Spouses are supposed to socialize together — at least most of the time — and make financial decisions together. — Abigail Van Buren, Houston Chronicle, "Advancing age changes man in ways that surprise him," 14 Sep. 2019 There’s no lack of gay people that live down here, but [a] lack of places to socialize? — Daily Pilot, "New Costa Mesa club seeks to electrify O.C.'s queer nightlife scene," 13 Sep. 2019 In a way, technology has reverted the bed to its earlier role: a place to socialize – chatting with friends, maybe even strangers – late into the night. — Brian Fagan, The Conversation, "The bizarre social history of beds," 13 Sep. 2019 Some 18 days later, the national police drastically revised the account, alleging that the hit man mistook Ortiz for the intended target, a friend with whom Ortiz was socializing, but who looks almost nothing like Ortiz. — Aimee Ortiz, BostonGlobe.com, "David Ortiz hires former BPD head to look into his shooting," 25 Aug. 2019 To Fink, another key function is socializing, something that’s impossible without easy conversation. — Joyce Cohen, Washington Post, "For those with hearing impairments, restaurant noise isn’t just an irritation. It’s discrimination.," 17 June 2019 Several young Hispanic-looking men were socializing on the street. — Nicole Phillip, New York Times, "9 People Reveal a Time They Racially Stereotyped a Stranger," 25 May 2018 Spouses are supposed to socialize together -- at least most of the time -- and make financial decisions together. — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, "Dear Abby: Man in his 70s wants to know how he can avoid becoming an ‘annoying crank’," 15 Sep. 2019 Joellen and Jim Yundt enjoyed socializing with others in the backyard, especially since Jim was raised in it. — Jane Napier Neely, La Cañada Valley Sun, "The Valley Line: Backyard birthday soiree brings songs, smiles all around," 27 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'socialize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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