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
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 June 2025
Another may use it to create educational materials or social content.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Calm, collected, and claiming victory on state-run socials.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 13 May 2025
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Adjective
The researchers also compiled data on four key negative social conditions – corruption, inequality, poverty and violence – of 183 countries and all 50 US states, going back 20 years to see if there was a connection.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 June 2025
Another may use it to create educational materials or social content.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Noun
Block parties can include potlucks, barbecues, ice cream socials, outdoor games or any other activity that brings neighbors together.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Calm, collected, and claiming victory on state-run socials.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 13 May 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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Inside, explore beautifully restored chambers and learn about colonial justice.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Blending horror, digital hauntings and colonial echoes, the project explores diasporic identity and desire.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 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 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
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A week filled with fun videos of puppies trying to master the stairs and a friendly doggy neighbor making his rounds brightened our social media timelines, but a few of our readers' pet videos and pictures stood out.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Iranians are extremely friendly, warm and hospitable and enjoy nothing more than inviting guests into their homes for a meal.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Its people have always been open to the world and constantly reshaped by it, unfailingly hospitable and ready to adapt.—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
16 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
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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 1 Jul. 2025.
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