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mingling

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verb

present participle of mingle

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Recent Examples of mingling
Noun
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 Gawking from afar at Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Barbra Streisand, or a Kardashian is novel for a moment, but the real action is in the mingling — down at the front tables, outside on the balcony, in the back. Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 28 June 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 The TVs inside the West Village restaurant were showing the game, while the space had been cleared out to allow for mingling of guests like Myha’la, Adam DiMarco, Richie Shazam, Delaney Rowe, Olivia Ponton, Indira Scott, Paige Powell, Elsie Hewitt, Ella Emhoff, Tony Ozkan and Yesly Dimate. Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 Celebrity fans such as Mariska Hargitay, Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee and Ben Stiller were also present and accounted for, cheering with onlookers, recording footage for an upcoming documentary and mingling with team members. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Verb
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 The singer was seen mingling with another legendary songwriter, Stevie Nicks. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 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 The music floats into the night, mingling with the scent of the food trucks still serving here and there. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingling
Noun
  • Once cool, pour mixture into a large lidded jar and add lemon juice, oil, pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
    Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Alternately beat in flour mixture and milk in several additions, beating after each addition.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • The company’s tools allow filmmakers to build an AI model using production dailies to help enhance post-production work such as mixing, relighting shots and adding visual effects, forgoing typical visual generative efforts.
    Corbin Bolies, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Yankee Stadium in the Bronx keeps expanding its vendor lineup, mixing classic New York fare with viral novelty items.
    Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • The rest of the party is mostly silent, forever associating itself with a movement that’s intent on destroying the centrist parts of the Democratic Party.
    Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, the connection between hair shedding and ferritin is well documented, with studies associating low ferritin levels with telogen effluvium, a form of temporary hair loss.
    Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • The Steamfitters were staging protests outside the Pfizer site, accusing the MetroLoft — which employs a mix of union and nonunion contractors — of building on the cheap and tolerating unsafe work conditions.
    Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • For many, its mix of Victorian-era architecture and historic landmarks is worth the trip alone.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Gel pencil eyeliner Think of a gel pencil as the middle ground between a traditional pencil and a liquid liner, combining convenience with staying power.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • The companies believe combining autonomous maritime systems with modular air defence capabilities could provide navies and security agencies with greater operational flexibility while reducing overall costs.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • In Latin America, as Hayes-Bautista explained, after centuries of Indigenous and Spanish intermingling, racial and ethnic lines were fluid, with myriad, subtle gradations of color, lineage and heritage.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • There is no intermingling and no visitors, aside from medical staff, said Michael Wadman, the medical director of National Quarantine Unit.
    Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Toyota understands that most buyers simply want smooth, effortless acceleration merging onto the interstate or passing slower traffic.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
  • Despite having only four cylinders, the TurboMax produces V8-like torque, making the Canyon feel eager pulling away from traffic lights or merging onto freeways.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Colorful fish ponds frame the mahogany open-air dining room—there's a fine-dining menu of Bajan, African, and European fusion feasts.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • This binary consists of a pre-main-sequence star that has gathered mass but hasn't yet triggered the fusion of hydrogen to helium in its core, and its companion, a red dwarf star.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 July 2026

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“Mingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingling. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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