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
  • And for broadcast leaders, please keep investing in reporters and tools to serve the traveling public.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Toyota sideswiped another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction and lost control, striking Bowling near 35th Avenue and Mangels Avenue, the Oakland police previously told PEOPLE.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of traveling
Verb
  • Every bite reflects Georgia’s crossroads of cultures, blending East and West into something uniquely delicious.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dispense one drop on the back of your hand and start blending, with a brush or your fingertips, at the center of the face moving outward.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of blending
Verb
  • His sensitive book-hound son Emiliano (Lorenzo Urso) is Giuliano’s best friend, but Sebastiano forbids him from associating with the Arca family.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • When snacks aren't available, children will stop associating your bag with snacks and will eventually no longer expect them.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of associating
Verb
  • Like Bill Gates and MacKenzie Scott today, Rosenwald realized that people who command great wealth have corresponding responsibilities to help others.
    — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Each doughnut is topped with pieces resembling their corresponding characters.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of corresponding
Verb
  • But at the same time, everyone working on the film had a long history of collaborating with Thomas.
    — JD Linville, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Sentry supports this objective by collaborating directly with clients to identify legacy and emerging risks while implementing modernized safety protocols, says Zernicke.
    — Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of collaborating
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Another day, the 10th-year coach might be mingling with George Kittle during a special-teams period.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The actress and the ex-Ferrari CEO could be seen mingling with their guests at the venue, which was decorated with colorful balloons and flower arrangements.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of mingling
Verb
  • Campari Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice, and stir for 15 to 20 seconds.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Scrape the bowl with a spatula and slowly add the milk while mixing on low.
    — Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixing
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