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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Photographs of several prominent Americans, including former President Bill Clinton and Trump himself, socializing with Epstein were included in a tranche of documents released on Friday.
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Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 23 Dec. 2025
Girls are socialized to be pleasant.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
Throughout their group work, Lissette’s white classmates took time to socialize and not include her and Marie.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
In Japan, the first capsule hotel was built in the city of Osaka in 1979, primarily to serve as an inexpensive overnight option for salarymen who worked late and preferred to stay out drinking and socializing rather than spending more money commuting home.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
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Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 23 Dec. 2025
Girls are socialized to be pleasant.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
Throughout their group work, Lissette’s white classmates took time to socialize and not include her and Marie.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
In Japan, the first capsule hotel was built in the city of Osaka in 1979, primarily to serve as an inexpensive overnight option for salarymen who worked late and preferred to stay out drinking and socializing rather than spending more money commuting home.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Dec. 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 24 Dec. 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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