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 Cured in plenty of lime juice and salt, the mushrooms become tender and tangy, then mingle with crisp red onion and cucumber, juicy tomatoes and fresh cilantro. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026 Still, Democratic-Farmer-Labor and Republican candidates have taken to the crowds, mingling with potential voters and taking part in solo TV and radio interviews. Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2026 The air-conditioning was broken, and the Tate brothers were mingling upstairs with a handful of diplomats and Administration officials. Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Despite being a sizable market, the Rendez-Vous is a fairly intimate affair, as acquisition and sales execs mingle on the main floor, but also at receptions, screenings and drinks. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingle
Verb
  • Many legal instruments combine the constituting of governments with the assigning of territory and the proclaiming of laws.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Neither offense has looked great, as the teams have combined for only 250 yards.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The collection is stand out; the Hedreens were keen on mixing contemporary art with Old Masters, often hanging works made centuries apart alongside one another.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The only non-four-seamer Tolle mixed in was a sinker to Caglianone.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Plans for a merger were discussed and on June 3, 1984, the congregation merged to become Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church, the release said.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The design uses spectral beam combining, which merges several fiber-laser beams into a single high-power output.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Long before fast-food counters and coffee shops became fixtures of American life, luncheonettes gave generations of Americans an inexpensive place to grab a meal and helped change where women could eat, work and socialize in public.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 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
Verb
  • Osteopathic medical education intentionally integrates biomedical, clinical, health systems and biomechanical sciences, and concepts aligned with complexity science into a coherent framework for physician formation.
    Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Musk plans to integrate Cybercabs, which lack manual controls that passengers could use to take over in an emergency, into the company’s existing cab service, which until now has used only conventional Tesla vehicles.
    Bernard Condon, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Generally, higher use of artificial intelligence was associated with lower test scores.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The study also showed that improving cardiorespiratory fitness from low to even just below average was associated with a 50% reduction in all-cause mortality.
    Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • All are worth a visit, but my personal favorite is La Vara, which blends Jewish and Moorish influences to honor Southern Spain’s rich culinary history.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Popular music from the 1960s blended the Khmer heritage of courtly performing arts with French cabaret songs, brass music, and bossa nova introduced by way of the Philippines.
    H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Moreover, Skida had been amalgamating preseason orders with instant stock in the same retail order flows, creating a host of complicated inventory issues.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The combined company would also amalgamate CBS, CNN, HBO Max, Paramount+ and dozens of cable channels.
    Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 21 July 2026

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“Mingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingle. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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