consorting

verb

present participle of consort
1
as in traveling
to come or be together as friends at college she began consorting with drug users, eventually becoming an addict herself

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2
as in blending
to form a pleasing relationship the restaurant's sophisticated menu consorts seamlessly with its sleek, modern ambience

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consorting
  1. traveling
  2. blending
  3. associating
  4. corresponding
  5. collaborating
  6. correlating
  7. mingling
  8. mixing
Verb
  • When not working, Carson enjoys playing chess, traveling, and cheering on the men's and women's basketball teams at his alma mater, the University of Connecticut.
    — The Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2026
  • Every year, a group of 50 boys must complete the titular Long Walk, traveling at 3mph or faster until only one remains.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of traveling
Verb
  • Starting out in the early days of the pandemic, Stickler, now 31, built her brand on blending humor and heart.
    — Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026
  • The lightweight formula is 95% naturally derived, blending vitamin E with antioxidant-rich apricot for hydration and free-radical protection.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of blending
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the connection between hair shedding and ferritin is well documented, with studies associating low ferritin levels with telogen effluvium, a form of temporary hair loss.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 15 July 2026
  • Some jokes, including a riff on the history of the Wright Brothers, feel vaguely Dada, as if Marino and Wain had spent a long, happy stretch of aimless days drinking coffee and free-associating.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of associating
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  • Núñez finally found a body corresponding to the number she was given.
    — Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Like Antigone, the novel is told in five acts, er, parts, each corresponding to a central character.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of corresponding
Verb
  • Smith has worked with the Marks family for more than two decades, collaborating on several projects, including their Malibu home.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
  • Those ambitions have been apparent since at least 2023, when OpenAI reportedly started collaborating with former Apple design chief Jony Ive.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of collaborating
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  • Another study observed children as young as ten months old correlating larger physical statures with dominance.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
  • By correlating vulnerabilities into potential attack paths, teams can prioritize issues that could realistically lead to privilege escalation, lateral movement, or data access—rather than treating all findings equally.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Definition of correlating
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  • In recent days, Soto and Lindor have been seen mingling together in the dugout more than before, adding some substance to the claims that things are trending well.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Open-seating dining also encourages mingling, with one table in the restaurant always set for five.
    — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Definition of mingling
Verb
  • Brian La Broca was one of the vendors, selling water and a traditional drink called fernandito, a cocktail mixing Coca-Cola with fernet.
    — Julianna Mejia July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • The trick to making the formula feel dynamic is mixing materials, as a blend of textures helps prevent your ensemble from falling flat.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 July 2026
Definition of mixing
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