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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
  • According to the robotic firm, these results, taken together, show how Helix 02 combines full-body control, touch, and in-hand vision to achieve continuous, adaptive autonomy across complex, real-world tasks.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Namely, a mix of the aforementioned youngsters from all parts of the world, combined with group of experienced campaigners to guide them, because players proven at the top level in their mid to late twenties are not generally within Brighton’s spending capacity.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In stock markets abroad, indexes were mixed amid mostly modest movements in Europe following some sharper swings in Asia.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Soda drinkers have been experimenting with mash-ups for decades — ever since fast-food restaurants moved soda machines out from behind the counter and gave customers free rein to mix their own drinks, Tofel said.
    Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The two wings of Musk’s sprawling tech empire could merge ahead of a plan to take SpaceX public later this year, according to Reuters, which cited an anonymous source and recent company filings.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
  • One option would be to create a regional sports complex by working with the county to acquire the old K-Mart and merge it with Sam Brannon Park.
    Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But while everyone else socialized and cheered, Sherrod had her head in a book, Williams said.
    Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The ability to socialize is a critical skill to living in groups (seemingly more critical than the toilet is) and a basic pre-requisite of civilization.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The steering wheel is integrated directly with the Tensor Robocar autonomous driving system.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The Serenity Pants fall under $90 and are an easy way to integrate this rich color into your wardrobe.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • A day after Good was killed, a Border Patrol agent in Portland, Oregon, shot and injured two people, who authorities said were associated with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
    Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Weir, along with Jerry Garcia, formed the band in Palo Alto in 1965, but is best-associated with San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The image, known as the rebel loon, blends the outline of a loon with the familiar rebellion emblem.
    Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • To accelerate that shift, MCI is seeking partners to join its Global Contraceptive Development Fund, a hybrid entity that would blend philanthropic and private capital.
    Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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