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as in mixing
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
the site where the river and the ocean mingle their waters to form a broad estuary
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as in associating
to take part in social activities
mingling at a cocktail party
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Recent Examples of mingling
Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The screening room — decked in beige, as was the curtained foyer — allowed for more mingling before lights went down and the screening began.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Princess Charlotte's mingling with well-wishers was reminiscent of her mom, Princess Kate, who also took her time to greet the crowd on Christmas.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
For his part, Robert Mueller, a former FBI director, Marine and federal prosecutor, had little time for mingling with reporters and had no social media presence.
—Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Its mingling of high and low characters, settings, and dialects trampled on the rules of classical drama and inaugurated a German dramatic tradition.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Shoppers can support small Latinx businesses this holiday season while buying art from local vendors, sampling dishes from food trucks, all while exploring the museum’s exhibition and mingling with fellow art enthusiasts.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
After a cocktail hour of mingling, capturing content and taking some playful photos on the step-and-repeat, guests headed into the dinner, which kicked off with remarks from THR editor-in-chief Maer Roshan, deputy editorial director Jeanie Pyun and senior vp sales and brand strategy Liz Culley.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 20 Nov. 2025
Holiday meals such as Thanksgiving pose special risks because these spreads often involve large quantities, long prep times, buffet-style serving and mingling guests.
—Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
As in other seasons that featured wealthy Americans vacationing in idyllic resorts and mingling with local characters, Season 4 will likely showcase some French talent alongside American actors.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Others showed the couple mingling with their guests and sneaking a few kisses.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Jarred caramel sauce does the heavy lifting, mingling with apple pie filling, spice cake mix, butter, and pecans.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
After mingling with the crowd and two drag performances, Lia Thomas took the stage to accept the Voice of Inspiration Award and proceeded to double down on finding purpose in trans activism.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Frankincense and resins open the composition, mingling with tonka and vanilla bean for a sensual, sophisticated, and addictive aroma that invites you to linger beside a boutique hotel’s flickering fireplace on a cold night.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Known as the Passage of Commodus, the 180-foot corridor was built beneath the amphitheater to let emperors and VIP guests reach their seats in the imperial box without mingling with the crowds.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Cushy upholstered chairs will ensure that guests want to keep mingling.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Hosted by Miami Jews, the kosher-style buffet dinner starts with lighting candles and blessings over the challah and wine, and continues with a night of mingling, sipping cocktails, and getting to know other young Jews.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The screening room — decked in beige, as was the curtained foyer — allowed for more mingling before lights went down and the screening began.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Princess Charlotte's mingling with well-wishers was reminiscent of her mom, Princess Kate, who also took her time to greet the crowd on Christmas.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
For his part, Robert Mueller, a former FBI director, Marine and federal prosecutor, had little time for mingling with reporters and had no social media presence.
—Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Its mingling of high and low characters, settings, and dialects trampled on the rules of classical drama and inaugurated a German dramatic tradition.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Shoppers can support small Latinx businesses this holiday season while buying art from local vendors, sampling dishes from food trucks, all while exploring the museum’s exhibition and mingling with fellow art enthusiasts.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
After a cocktail hour of mingling, capturing content and taking some playful photos on the step-and-repeat, guests headed into the dinner, which kicked off with remarks from THR editor-in-chief Maer Roshan, deputy editorial director Jeanie Pyun and senior vp sales and brand strategy Liz Culley.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 20 Nov. 2025
Holiday meals such as Thanksgiving pose special risks because these spreads often involve large quantities, long prep times, buffet-style serving and mingling guests.
—Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
Verb
With a fresh sourdough breadcrumb topping, this creamy sweet potato side satisfies stuffing urges, mingling nicely with roast poultry and other autumnal sides, while channeling that classic casserole flavor.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
As in other seasons that featured wealthy Americans vacationing in idyllic resorts and mingling with local characters, Season 4 will likely showcase some French talent alongside American actors.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Others showed the couple mingling with their guests and sneaking a few kisses.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Jarred caramel sauce does the heavy lifting, mingling with apple pie filling, spice cake mix, butter, and pecans.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
After mingling with the crowd and two drag performances, Lia Thomas took the stage to accept the Voice of Inspiration Award and proceeded to double down on finding purpose in trans activism.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Frankincense and resins open the composition, mingling with tonka and vanilla bean for a sensual, sophisticated, and addictive aroma that invites you to linger beside a boutique hotel’s flickering fireplace on a cold night.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Known as the Passage of Commodus, the 180-foot corridor was built beneath the amphitheater to let emperors and VIP guests reach their seats in the imperial box without mingling with the crowds.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Cushy upholstered chairs will ensure that guests want to keep mingling.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingling
Noun
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These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At the sound level, our engineer is a guy who makes all the greatest dance music in the Latin world right now [Josh Gudwin is the records’ mixing engineer and Dale Becker mastering engineer].—
Leonor C. Suárez,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2026
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Naumes uses a similar approach, mixing fresh lemon juice with water.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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But communal norms have no room for the unique nature of their relationship; having learned of the friendship, Kammo’s aunt forbids the girl from associating with the Muslim Hamida, and this rupture reignites Hamida’s previous trauma of repudiation.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Younger Democrats are increasingly associating her with the past and see her as part of the problem that let Donald Trump back into the White House rather than a credible candidate for 2028.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The lush gardens are spread across about a dozen acres and feature a mix of styles, including a traditional Valencian space with Moorish influences, sprawling greenhouses, and pergolas covered in swaths of roses.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rice said the discrepancy comes down to a mix of shot selection and a certain intangible.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The album’s maximalist approach, combining an array of live instruments, VSTs, and samplers, sometimes coheres into true jams.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kenny said the challenges to combining the spaces became clear once the structure was closely examined.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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But a rare bird spotted in Texas suggests there's more ornithological intermingling than previously thought.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the gardens, the pockets of water features, which symbolically flow together to represent the intermingling of cultures, are filled with swimming koi fish, or Japanese carp, spotted with bright orange patches.—
Cemile Kavountzis,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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The suspect ran through red lights and swerved across several lanes on Balboa Boulevard in Encino while driving at around 80 mph before merging onto the northbound 101 Freeway.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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By merging with the just over 50-member Poway Kiwanians, Beavers said the combined group now has 74 members.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant got its start in Winston-Salem, offering dishes such as lomo saltado, sushi, crudo and more.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Existing divertors are bulky, meaning smaller, improved designs could allow for smaller fusion reactors in the future.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingling. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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