1
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
not exactly the social sort, our boss generally stays in his office and keeps to himself
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2
as in colonial
tending to group with others of the same kind
dogs are social animals, preferring by nature to be part of a pack
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Recent Examples of social
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 June 2025
There is Sorensen Redacted, the version disseminated on Everton’s socials.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Semafor Events, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
Many people have a fear of rejection, real or perceived, while others have social anxiety, Jackson said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Adjective
As teased in a clip posted by the vocalist on her socials, MC’s new visual will arrive on Friday (June 13).
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 June 2025
There is Sorensen Redacted, the version disseminated on Everton’s socials.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Noun
Rates of depression, anxiety, and loneliness are surging among young people, as social connections weaken and mental health challenges intensify.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
Many people have a fear of rejection, real or perceived, while others have social anxiety, Jackson said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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There will be more incoming and outgoing transfers at Anfield before the start of the 2025/26 season, but Liverpool has clearly made the decision to strengthen from a position of power.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The rule in question, known as the Roadless Rule, was first issued by the outgoing Clinton administration in 2001.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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When President James Monroe declared in 1823 that the Western Hemisphere was off-limits to future European colonial projects, his proclamation was received as a statement of solidarity by newly independent Latin American nations.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2025
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But the problem can’t be contained to the colonial era.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Observers have pointed to the rising divisions in national politics beginning with the tea party dissidents during Barack Obama’s presidency and ongoing ultra-partisanship as well as the often violent rhetoric used by prominent figures including the president as factors that could lead to attacks.—
Rachel Clarke,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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Following the memorial moment and patriotic flypast on May 5, King Charles and Queen Camilla will host a tea party at Buckingham Palace for veterans and members of the World War II generation at Buckingham Palace.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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This friendly caller is helping seniors feel less lonely, The Wall Street Journal reports.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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This is a guide that is both a friendly flower refresher course for the veteran gardener and a wonderful introduction to flowers for the novice.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Think cozy, curious, and even a bit magical; vintage library meets intimate cocktail party.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2025
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Thursday The Big Slick event kicks off with a cocktail party at a private residence.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Italy has, nevertheless, been experiencing a surge in wealthy arrivals — both to visit and live — as its more hospitable flat-tax regime and booming luxury real estate sector have proved a draw whereas other countries have sought to crack down on the uber-rich.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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But the temporary win for researchers doesn’t mean the NIH under Trump will necessarily become newly hospitable to grant proposals concerning PrEP implementation.—
Benjamin Ryan,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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This waterborne infection is caused by parasitic worms and is particularly prevalent in areas with limited access to clean water and health care.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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The parasite was probably carried to the U.S. by the red-rimmed melania, or Malaysian trumpet snail, which is host to a number of parasitic species and was introduced to the United States, Hechinger estimates, decades ago.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Women sometimes drank a tea of juneberry twigs and stems to recover from childbirth, and a tonic made from the plant’s bark was thought to hasten the discharge of the placenta.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
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Aside from that, there don’t seem to be a lot of public examples of anything significantly interesting happening between the two prominent tech people (Murati and Musk, that is.) OK, enough tea.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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