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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 But people eat, people talk a little bit, mingle through the tables, and then everybody sits down to eat. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025 In the clip, King Charles, 76, walks through different displays at the festival and stops to greet a crowd waiting outside SXSW in the rain, and also mingles with attendees inside the event. Greta Bjornson, People.com, 6 June 2025 Rob Kennedy mingled with about a dozen other people in a community space in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Lydia McFarlane, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025 With the rise of casual dining experiences, munchie boards cater to those who enjoy picking at food over a long period, allowing guests to nibble and mingle without the pressure of a sit-down meal. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for mingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingle
Verb
  • This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
  • The configuration combines to produce 200 horsepower.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • Tamar Bates projected to mix of NBA teams Bates’ standout showing at pre-draft combines improved his draft projections.
    Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
  • Six bartenders were asked to mix certain cocktails in a bid to beat the robotic system in a taste-test challenge.
    Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Spent is an attempt to merge the early lessons of writing and drawing Dykes with those learned from the more mainstream books that followed.
    Book Marks June 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • The company said Kroger held off on closing stores amid efforts to merge with fellow grocery giant Albertsons.
    Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • This was just one gathering that Coastal Kids, a 20-year-old organization, has hosted for families to provide an increased sense of community for these families of seriously ill kids, who often don’t get as many opportunities to socialize.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
  • Thompson Austin was a part of the school’s Special Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP), a summer program that allows incoming freshmen to take six units before the school year begins to get familiar with the area and socialize with other new students.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • As more sensors enter the mix, there is a growing need for an open architecture that allows new sensors to be quickly integrated into the detection network.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • Kinshasa, meanwhile, would have to facilitate the M23’s transition to a legitimate political party and help its combatants integrate into the Congolese army or demobilize.
    Joshua Z. Walker, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • The tasting menu blends classic technique with a modern sensibility, global inspiration, and sources the freshest and most sustainable seafood, often wild-caught from American waters.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Seed’s process was a multilayered, multimedia one, viewing negatives through a magnifying glass, reading journals, listening to reels and gradually blending them into a cohesive vision of a life.
    Eliza Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Crisp and raw acidity needs time to amalgamate with red fruit.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • Ghost simply find the magic in the many amazing aspects from 80s arena rock greats and amalgamate it within their already robust songwriting.
    Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • For many, Maine is a summer refuge—beaches with powdery sand and glinting grey-blue water intermingled with bucolic topography; mountains, lake houses.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
  • On the palate, sweet heather honey shines through, intermingled with a lingering peppery warmth and gorgeous hints of fresh honeycomb.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025

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“Mingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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