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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 socializing
to take part in social activities
mingling at a cocktail party
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Recent Examples of mingling
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Networking and mixing and mingling could go quite well.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The idea that Watkins was an enabler of Gein’s murders and subsequent desecrations could be read merely as a part of the show’s aggressive and admitted mingling of fiction and reality.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Most meals are served on the upper deck, with open seating for easy mingling.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Coffee, mingling, and a meet and greet with the founder Desiree Verdejo were the perfect way to spend my morning.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
As time has gone on, though, the women have noticed more mingling.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Via archival footage curated by director Simon Curtis, viewers were invited to the ultimate upstairs-downstairs soiree, with younger versions of fan favorite characters (circa Season 1) mixing, mingling and celebrating life.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
Instead, there’s a mingling of legal, political, and societal factors.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Streep also greeted her character’s apparent inspiration in another clip, mingling backstage with global editorial director Anna Wintour.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2025
Mirka and Roger sat front row at the Dior and Chanel shows and were spotted mingling with a slew of celebrities, including Anna Wintour and Baz Luhrmann.
—Jolene Latimer, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
For a man known around the Pentagon as a relentless, humorless taskmaster, McNamara seemed virtually unrecognizable on the party circuit, mingling casually with journalists, fellow government officials, and vivacious Georgetown hostesses.
—William Taubman, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
Cavossa said that to maintain an advantage over China, the United States needs to lean into its strengths—namely the commercial space sector in which private capital and ideas are mingling to produce new advances and push economic activity further into space.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
Then there's also going to be panel interviews and mingling with the judges again.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Enjoy games like dance and lip-synch battles, plus drinks and mingling.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Networking and mixing and mingling could go quite well.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The idea that Watkins was an enabler of Gein’s murders and subsequent desecrations could be read merely as a part of the show’s aggressive and admitted mingling of fiction and reality.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Most meals are served on the upper deck, with open seating for easy mingling.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Coffee, mingling, and a meet and greet with the founder Desiree Verdejo were the perfect way to spend my morning.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
As time has gone on, though, the women have noticed more mingling.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Via archival footage curated by director Simon Curtis, viewers were invited to the ultimate upstairs-downstairs soiree, with younger versions of fan favorite characters (circa Season 1) mixing, mingling and celebrating life.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
Instead, there’s a mingling of legal, political, and societal factors.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Streep also greeted her character’s apparent inspiration in another clip, mingling backstage with global editorial director Anna Wintour.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2025
Mirka and Roger sat front row at the Dior and Chanel shows and were spotted mingling with a slew of celebrities, including Anna Wintour and Baz Luhrmann.
—Jolene Latimer, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
For a man known around the Pentagon as a relentless, humorless taskmaster, McNamara seemed virtually unrecognizable on the party circuit, mingling casually with journalists, fellow government officials, and vivacious Georgetown hostesses.
—William Taubman, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
Cavossa said that to maintain an advantage over China, the United States needs to lean into its strengths—namely the commercial space sector in which private capital and ideas are mingling to produce new advances and push economic activity further into space.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
Then there's also going to be panel interviews and mingling with the judges again.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingling
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The color palette felt optimistic yet grounded, mixing natural hues with luminous accents.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The talk show featured O’Brien and sidekick Andy Richter mixing comedy sketches with interviews spanning entertainment, sports, politics and culture.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Toss everything together in the cooker and cook on LOW until the mixture is bubbly, 2 to 3 hours.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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By combining maneuverability, reusability and speed, Arc could reshape both emergency response and battlefield supply chains.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Baltimore lost both games with backup QB Cooper Rush under center, combining for just 13 total points in losses to the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jays starter Shane Bieber, who was tagged with a two-run Julio Rodríguez homer in the first, adjusted, going six strong innings with a steady mix of off-speed stuff.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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And of course, Lorelai’s outerwear brings her signature mix of fun and femininity to every look.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Sony snapped up anime streaming service Crunchyroll from AT&T in 2021, merging it with Funimation.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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The brand, which was established in 2015 by mother-daughter duo Jude Benhalim and Rana El Azm with the mission to create contemporary pieces merging local craftsmanship with a modern design vision, is known for its flowing lines inspired by nature, nodding to everything from petals to dew.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Kelsea Ballerini carried on her legacy of blending pop and country while staying true to the storytelling roots of Nashville on Patterns.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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Early on, banks and trading houses were eager to project modernity and prestige, while Chinese architects trained abroad, eventually blending their learnings with Chinese aesthetics.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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The duo earned eight perfect scores throughout the competition, culminating in a fusion of the cha-cha and Argentine tango for their final dance.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Chef Anthony Lamas is a multi-time James Beard Award semifinalist known for his Latin-Southern fusion cuisine.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingling. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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