MINGLING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

mingling 1 of 2

noun

as in mixture

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mingling

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verb

present participle of mingle

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

Noun

However, the co-mingling of huge volumes of produce in washing and processing warehouses can lead to significant outbreaks. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026 Each date includes gallery discussion, coffee and mingling time and an art-making activity. — La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 But the flavors picked up from its time in used barrels remain, with notes of coconut, butterscotch, and caramel mingling with fresh fruit and citrus flavors on the palate. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 The Boston Cooler, an iconic mingling of vanilla ice cream and Vernors ginger ale, is as quintessentially Detroit as coney dogs, Better Made potato chips and Sanders Bumpy Cake. — Scott Talley, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026 In my experience, guests at other Awasis aren't much for mingling, but there are some exceptions among Brazilians, who are more likely to exchange friendly greetings after sharing a boat experience. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 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

Verb

Thick fringe folded over the front of her face, mingling with her spider-leg lashes, which brushed the bottom of her brows. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 In his bedroom, there was a photo of him mingling with Princess Di at a party, and another of him at Princeton sitting next to none other than Albert Einstein. — Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 There his life was devoid of high school hallmarks such as mingling and dating women, dances and learning about the world through pop culture. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Though the 2026 Emmys saw plenty of celebrities mingling in the VIP section, the after-parties were where the stars let loose and caught up with their industry pals. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 That might mean team meals in town, visits to memorials and zoos and just mingling with locals — anything to pick up on a city’s vibe. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Still, Democratic-Farmer-Labor and Republican candidates have taken to the crowds, mingling with potential voters and taking part in solo TV and radio interviews. — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2026 The air-conditioning was broken, and the Tate brothers were mingling upstairs with a handful of diplomats and Administration officials. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Overseeing it all is longtime general manager Andrew Jacobs—an affable Australian often seen mingling with regulars. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingling

Noun

Immediately cover the cement paint with your patching mixture.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
When ready, remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge each piece in the flour mixture.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of mixture

Verb

The Morrison critique — that bottlenecks come from mixing prep, cook and clean activities in the same square foot — is pushing designers to treat the room as a cluster of task zones rather than one open space.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Research has shown that mixing ketamine with other substances such as alcohol can be dangerous, potentially leading to problems including respiratory depression, where breathing becomes dangerously slow or shallow.

— Violet Jira, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixing

Verb

King’s reaction, and the way the media was reporting on the verdict, revealed an unseemly form of racial stereotyping, associating a particular moral or legal position with being Black.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026
The web now contains one more independent page associating that company with a particular problem, category or use case.

— Mat Golubovic, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of associating

Noun

Perroquet can also stock guest room mini fridges with its signature Rhubarb Whitney, a refreshing mix of vodka, rhubarb and agave nectar, along with instructions for putting the finishing touches on the cocktail.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Where to Shop American label Simkhai has landed at Galeries Lafayette for its first Paris pop-up, bringing Jonathan Simkhai’s particular mix of sexy glamour and modern sensuality to the city.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of mix

Verb

Coroner’s officials have issued a new image, created by combining a forensic sketch and post-mortem photographs using artificial intelligence.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
The company will look at the emerging role of AI in dubbing and how hybrid workflows combining technology and human expertise could support the localization of content for international markets.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of combining

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

Definition of intermingling

Noun

The experiments were not designed to demonstrate ignition or fusion gain, but to isolate and test this core compression principle.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Honoring Nigo’s work and influence, the exhibition analyzes and illustrates the cultural fusions that have shaped his lifework through fashion, music, and design — from Japanese craft and streetwear to vintage Americana and contemporary luxury.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

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