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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as in tea party
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Recent Examples of social
Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Federal changes to social safety-net programs like Medicaid are posing major fiscal challenges to the county that go beyond County Medical Services.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
As a part of this collaboration with Apple TV+, the hotel has been staged to echo that of the set in which the series’ protagonist Maxine Dellacorte (played by actress Kristen Wiig) social-climbs her way through a 1960s high society drenched in scandal.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Profit drives much of our health care system, and the gap between social need and market incentives is evident to anyone navigating insurance forms, rising copays, or surprise bills.
—Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Federal changes to social safety-net programs like Medicaid are posing major fiscal challenges to the county that go beyond County Medical Services.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
Program Director Kayce Goley says the monthly social was started after COVID to try to regain engagement among the community that had been cooped up for two years.
—Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
As a part of this collaboration with Apple TV+, the hotel has been staged to echo that of the set in which the series’ protagonist Maxine Dellacorte (played by actress Kristen Wiig) social-climbs her way through a 1960s high society drenched in scandal.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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But outgoing Buffs athletic director Rick George has been at this a long time.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Every vendor in the market was kind, outgoing and helpful.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
February 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pakistan and neighboring India, both nuclear armed powers, have periodically engaged in wars, clashes and skirmishes since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1947.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Just as colonial expansion had fostered the first men on the spot, so decolonization created a new generation of such empowered historical actors.—
Alfred McCoy,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Benner Tea Party Gift Set Time for a spring tea party!—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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And some of them make SB 180 look like an invitation to a tea party.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some flights have left airports in US-friendly Persian Gulf states, including United Arab Emirates cities Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but the situation remains fluid and travelers are being urged to monitor government alert systems and check with their airlines.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rely on Rugs Rugs play an important role in the function and look of conversation-friendly room layouts.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Defendants contest only that CASA has not satisfied the first requirement for such associational standing.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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With spring quickly approaching, now is the time to refresh your porch decor for those upcoming days of sipping sweet tea outside.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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For those inspired by the bar and kitchen, activities include an on-site garden tour and tea ceremony, as well as cocktail-making, coffee, and chocolate classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The moody Moon and wary Chiron trine across your talkative 3rd house and your convivial 11th house, guiding your explanations of complex issues.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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But since being elected, Mamdani has made few public attacks on the president, striking a more convivial tone.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Another provision allows pharmacists to provide ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug often prescribed for animals, over-the-counter for adults without a prescription.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Over-the-counter ivermectin access A standalone bill that would have allowed over-the-counter access to the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin did not survive the funnel, but the idea remains alive in the governor’s sprawling health bill.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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