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 At midday Thursday, construction workers mingled with a birthday party and solo lunchers at the brunch restaurant. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026 Darth Vader, Princess Leia Organa, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker will officially land on Batuu this spring, joining Stormtroopers wandering the Outer Rim outpost to mingle with crowds. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Instead of restricting audiences to three-hour events in a single auditorium, the staff plan to invite guests to explore the rest of the building and mingle over refreshments in its vast hallways. Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026 The event, which draws exotic cars, vintage rides, sports cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more, has gained global attention through the years, drawing out celebrities and influencers who mingle among the crowds. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingle
Verb
  • The formula combines rice bran, candelilla, and carnauba wax with advanced tubing technology for smooth, clump-free application.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The legislation combines five full-year funding bills with the two-week extension of DHS.
    Eric Lau, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Long a collectors’ holy grail, this searching, atmospheric soundtrack recorded for Chicago’s Adler Planetarium in 1993 mixes spiritual jazz with avant-garde pan-Africanism.
    Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Here, mixing different chain thicknesses lends itself well to creating some messy texture to make the outfit feel more relaxed and organic.
    Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • With elements of aesthetic quiet luxury, the brand’s fall and spring collections merge classic appeal with playful variations, completing a wardrobe of essentials and statement pieces.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Elon Musk is merging his SpaceX rocket company with his artificial intelligence startup known as xAI in a move meant to push forward the mogul's agenda of building data centers in space.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Much of Gen Z missed out on pivotal years in the classroom or office during the pandemic, impacting their ability to socialize.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
  • An aerial survey team of South Carolina wildlife officials have spotted groups of seven or eight whales socializing, something that hasn’t happened in a while, Thompson of Georgia DNR said.
    Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Under the program, the Indian Army will receive V-BATs and licenses for Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software, which will be integrated into the V-BAT platform.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
  • While cell towers are normally installed in inconspicuous locations to seamlessly integrate into urban landscapes, Echard’s visitors are encouraged to seek out and view this edifice at close range.
    Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • It’s definitively associated with the distant protocluster, with the right spectrum of X-ray energies.
    Big Think, Big Think, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Brendan Behan is often reductively associated with Dublin pub culture and literary banter.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The professional freeride mountain biker has earned respect as a rider who blends control, creativity, and a quiet intensity that shows up when the terrain gets serious.
    Dennis Lewon, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Shouldn’t there be a combined championship that blends the best anglers from both?
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • So The Athletic asked Gary Bettman in December if the NHL had a process in place to amalgamate Jets 1.0 and 2.0 NHL records under the umbrella of the current franchise, as would be the wishes of most Jets fans.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Giving cookie dough time to chill provides the components of the mixture with time and an ideal environment to amalgamate, ultimately resulting in more concentrated flavors.
    Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025

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“Mingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingle. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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