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verb

present participle of mingle

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mingling
Noun
Primary Bedroom The mingling of prints and colors continues into the primary suite, where Jenny covered a custom headboard in Serena Dugan’s Capretto Outdoor Fabric in Flame/Fuchsia and hung a piece from local artist Whitney Stoddard. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Night Seven indulged Bon Jovi’s love for sports, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and tennis legend John McEnroe mingling backstage. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026 Others were eating macarons from the dessert trays, using the bathroom or mingling in the lobby. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 The design team removed about 90% of the plants that used to pack the area to maximize space for dancing and mingling. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 After the last pitch, the room opens up for mingling, and attendees approach whoever intrigued them. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026 More photos of the celebration posted throughout the week included coffee garnished with her portrait in foam form, the designer blowing out candles on her massive birthday cake topped with sparklers and the number 77, and her mingling with guests. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 2 July 2026 This tradition can be traced to the mingling of British and West African influences that began in the late 1600s. Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 This cross-cultural mingling has arrived amid a period of increasing global polarization and skepticism toward newcomers, according to this year’s trust barometer released by the Edelman Trust Institute. Medara Udoekong, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026
Verb
Another day, the 10th-year coach might be mingling with George Kittle during a special-teams period. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 The actress and the ex-Ferrari CEO could be seen mingling with their guests at the venue, which was decorated with colorful balloons and flower arrangements. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 For those who don’t plan ahead or just prefer the nostalgia of mingling amongst other diners waiting for a table, Mary Mac’s said 80% of the restaurant’s tables will still be available for walk-ins. Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 Mindy Kaling, Chloe Fineman, Paula Abdul, Heather Graham, James Charles and Garcelle Beauvais were among the stars in attendance, mingling alongside some of the top doctors and aesthetic experts in the country. Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 In recent days, Soto and Lindor have been seen mingling together in the dugout more than before, adding some substance to the claims that things are trending well. Will Sammon, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Open-seating dining also encourages mingling, with one table in the restaurant always set for five. Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 Marc Jacobs describes its Honey Eau de Parfum as a sunny floral built around orange blossom, mingling with honeysuckle and peach nectars before settling into vanilla, honey and smooth woods at the base, according to the brand’s Amazon listing. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 The couple were photographed mingling with fellow parents of grads like Jessica Alba, according to pictures published in The Daily Mail. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingling
Noun
  • Pieces are hand-breaded in a gluten-free flour and spice mixture.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • As Ross immediately calls out, this mixture of a child’s game with a sense of politesse, set to a stately, period-appropriate Vivaldi concerto, absolutely does feel like a game that might have been played in an 18th-century court.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Campari Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice, and stir for 15 to 20 seconds.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Scrape the bowl with a spatula and slowly add the milk while mixing on low.
    Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • His sensitive book-hound son Emiliano (Lorenzo Urso) is Giuliano’s best friend, but Sebastiano forbids him from associating with the Arca family.
    Jay Weissberg, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • When snacks aren't available, children will stop associating your bag with snacks and will eventually no longer expect them.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The study estimates that by 2050, depending on the energy mix, calcium-looping DAC could achieve 85–96 per cent CO₂-removal efficiency.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This mix of modernity and tradition works well, both inside and out, where a stroll around the ground’s perimeter switches quickly from feeling gloriously old-school to being brought right up to date.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Filtering transfer fees by age or position is not uncommon, but combining the two and then presenting it as a record feels a bit of a stretch.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Urbanski says in order to keep the character and story momentum of previous seasons going, combining the sixth and seventh books in Herron’s series made the most sense.
    Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • As potential intermingling threatened this segregation, a white sergeant started berating the Black troops who already had their trays, shouting at them to dump their food and clear the room.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This intermingling will most likely result in the release of non-indigenous species in the Gulf region.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Real readiness comes from time behind the wheel, merging into fast-moving lanes, reacting to other drivers’ mistakes and making good decisions when conditions are less than ideal.
    David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For many years, Chicago teachers had no interest in merging the funds because TRS wasn’t nearly as healthy as Chicago’s.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Commercial fusion reactors will run on a mix of two heavy hydrogen isotopes, known as deuterium and tritium.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Hangover Noodles Hangover Noodles is a Southeastern Asian fusion ghost kitchen in East Sacramento, serving customers at The Line on 6415 Elvas Ave.
    Emma Hall August 5, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Mingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingling. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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