socialize
verb
so·cial·ize
ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz 
socialized; socializing
1
: to make social
especially
: to fit or train for a social environment
2
a
: to constitute on a socialistic basis
socialize industry
b
: to adapt to social needs or uses
3
: to organize group participation in
socialize a recitation
: to participate actively in a social group
Examples of socialize in a Sentence
She danced and socialized at the party.
he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends
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Trump socialized with Epstein and is among the many high-profile passengers named on flight logs of Epstein's private plane.
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Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
There are also persistent questions about the history of Trump and Epstein’s relationship, as the two previously socialized.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 July 2025
People from different backgrounds work, socialize and care about each other.
—Banseka Kayembe, Refinery29, 18 July 2025
Yet much of the field focuses on people who are emotionally open and reflective – neglecting executives, who are often socialized to view themselves as purely rational decision-makers.
—Prince Sarpong, The Conversation, 17 July 2025
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Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
There are also persistent questions about the history of Trump and Epstein’s relationship, as the two previously socialized.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 July 2025
People from different backgrounds work, socialize and care about each other.
—Banseka Kayembe, Refinery29, 18 July 2025
Yet much of the field focuses on people who are emotionally open and reflective – neglecting executives, who are often socialized to view themselves as purely rational decision-makers.
—Prince Sarpong, The Conversation, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for socialize
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialize. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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socialize
verb
so·cial·ize
ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz
socialized; socializing
1
: to make social
especially
: to make fit for a social environment
2
: to take part in social activities
socializing with friends after work
Medical Definition
socialize
transitive verb
so·cial·ize
variants
also British
socialized also British socialised; socializing also British socialising
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