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

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 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

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

With mixer at low speed, add flour mixture and mix until just incorporated.

— Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026
Stir flour mixture into banana mixture until just combined; stir in pecans.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixture

Verb

Videos on Iranian social media showed many women at the cafes flouting mandatory veiling laws, and crowds mixing freely.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Kilgore, whom the team took in the fifth round, has been mixing into a couple of different roles for the Bills early in camp, with safety being his usual home during team drills.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixing

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

Definition of associating

Noun

This concoction has a mix of the classic cherry note, but adds a twist with rose, almond, and amaretto for a slightly boozy, deeper finish than your typical fruit scent.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
This flavorful mix of fruit bits makes a refreshing snack or a healthy treat for lunch boxes.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of mix

Verb

On the other side, a number of A-listers have added their names to an anti-merger petition that has drawn more than 5,000 signatures, citing fears about potential layoffs and sensitivity around combining two major studios.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Faster response against undersea threats The company said combining commercial software development methods with current military hardware can help deliver new capabilities faster.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of combining

Noun

This intermingling will most likely result in the release of non-indigenous species in the Gulf region.

— Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
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

Definition of intermingling

Verb

This week, Musk once again dominated trending topics—from warning short sellers to addressing speculation over merging his companies, every issue has been a top concern for investors.

— , CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
The Soviet Union created the CPUSA to advance its geopolitical interests by merging multiple communist groups in the 1920s, as noted by scholars and the party’s website.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of merging

Noun

Meal time brings a selection of Asian and Western fusion cuisine, including the carrier’s homemade bread served in business class.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant is priced just right, Temple said, and makes for a great picture, Cephas added.

— Laura Horne July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

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