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socialized

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verb

past tense of socialize
as in mixed
to take part in social activities he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends

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Recent Examples of socialized
Adjective
The study, which was published Wednesday in PLOS One, was conducted during the Covid pandemic as part of a larger project comparing the activity patterns of socialized wolves and domestic dogs. — Gina Vivinetto, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026 The roster has benefitted from a new, socialized athletics program. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 Some skeptics argue that universal healthcare represents a form of socialized medicine, government control of the market, or even a dangerous step toward collectivism. — Wei Zhang, Mercury News, 13 June 2026 Management typically operates from what Harvard psychologist Robert Kegan calls the socialized mind, a reactive mindset where your sense of self comes largely from outside. — Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Some of the ads accuse Republicans of taking campaign contributions from wealthy donors who worked or socialized with Epstein. — Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026 New aspirations, changes in trading performance and opportunities to accelerate value should be socialized across both programs. — Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 William remembers being placed on a stool at Manhattan bars, while his father socialized and flirted. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 Tamayo socialized and temporarily forgot what awaited at home. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026 The cost of living is generally less expensive in Toronto, thanks in part to lower home prices, socialized healthcare and good public schools, local founders say. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 Women are particularly socialized to keep things moving no matter what. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 6 July 2026 Over the following months, prosecutors allege, Zhu frequently socialized with Carone and sought his assistance in landing the contract. — Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 2 July 2026 Woodall noted how Wesley has also socialized with older peers in the school, including Woodall’s third-grade students. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialized
Adjective
  • Aaron Turpen / New Atlas The next big surprise is how civilized the Charger has become.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
  • On pavement, the 4Runner was comfortable and surprisingly civilized considering the serious off-road hardware underneath it.
    — Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But the evidence on the impact of user prompt tone on output can be mixed.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
  • And of course, all of this is mixed into a white-cast-free milky serum that’s suitable for all skin types.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The two cultures mingled during its French colonial era up until the Vietnam War.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In the main vintage selling space dealers mingled with their customers, collectors with more casual enthusiasts, and influencers and editors with brand executives.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This’s associated with the gel’s ability to be stored long term.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • People talking to an AI in an abusive and cruel way are more likely to be associated with trying to get the AI model to engage in dangerous requests, like trying to get around an AI’s safety guardrails, Campbell added.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Socialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialized. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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