Definition of minglenext

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How is the word mingle different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of mingle are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When might amalgamate be a better fit than mingle?

While the synonyms amalgamate and mingle are close in meaning, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is blend a more appropriate choice than mingle?

In some situations, the words blend and mingle are roughly equivalent. However, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

Where would coalesce be a reasonable alternative to mingle?

The words coalesce and mingle are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When could commingle be used to replace mingle?

The synonyms commingle and mingle are sometimes interchangeable, but commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can fuse be used instead of mingle?

Although the words fuse and mingle have much in common, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When is it sensible to use merge instead of mingle?

While in some cases nearly identical to mingle, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When would mix be a good substitute for mingle?

The words mix and mingle can be used in similar contexts, but mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mingle For those who don’t plan ahead or just prefer the nostalgia of mingling amongst other diners waiting for a table, Mary Mac’s said 80% of the restaurant’s tables will still be available for walk-ins. Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 Mindy Kaling, Chloe Fineman, Paula Abdul, Heather Graham, James Charles and Garcelle Beauvais were among the stars in attendance, mingling alongside some of the top doctors and aesthetic experts in the country. Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 The spices mingle with the butter, draping over the tomato slices like savory sprinkles that crunch against their tender flesh. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 July 2026 Judges mingled with customers at a coffee shop before speaking at the domed, ornate Westmoreland County Courthouse. ABC News, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingle
Verb
  • The larger objective is to combine pre-arrival planning and the on-property experience within one ecosystem.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • From the age of 14, pupils will be able to combine technical subjects like manufacturing and AI with core subjects like maths and English.
    Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Dobnak mixed his pitches, including a sinker, sweeper and changeup, to work efficiently through his start.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Anyone who mixes politics, discipline, money and power without transparency cannot lead anything.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • This time, the flames spread and merged with a fire that was already burning nearby, in the mountains southwest of Madrid.
    M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This water therapy experience is offered at Habitas Bacalar, a boutique lagoonside hotel, merging gentle over- and underwater movement and aquatic meditation under the guidance of a shamanic aquatherapist.
    Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The slower pace allows friends to socialize on the way, and the exercise releases doses of endorphins, dopamine and serotonin to improve student’s moods and brain health for a better day.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Teenagers and young adults spend more time online and in front of screens than previous generations did, meaning younger Americans are socializing remotely.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Its textured facade will support soil, water, plants, and wildlife, extending the existing riverside park vertically, while multiple windows and external staircases are integrated into the rock-like forms.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The platform’s reactor technologies and catalysts are integrated with software that can adjust operations around intermittent renewable power.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • DutchBoy detects unusual sensor spikes associated with those events and alerts engineers before defects occur.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • Unlike burnout, which is typically associated with chronic stress and heavy workloads, career rust-out is linked to a lack of purpose, challenge or stimulation at work.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.
    Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • Deep ocean recordings blend with orchestral timpani, distant explosions, vibrations and the recorded buzzing of bees.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The combined company would also amalgamate CBS, CNN, HBO Max, Paramount+ and dozens of cable channels.
    Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 21 July 2026
  • Closures are part of an ongoing effort to shutter, amalgamate or repurpose campuses throughout the district in response to a precipitous decline in enrollment.
    Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 18 June 2026

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“Mingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingle. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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