as in to mingle
to take part in social activities
he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends
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Recent Examples of socialize
As another example, a spirits client of ours wanted to reach casual non-beer drinkers who like to socialize in small groups.
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Rob Davis, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Extreme heat can also be an obstacle to exercising, spending time in nature, and socializing, all of which can make people feel good and also double as important coping mechanisms for emotional distress.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 26 July 2025
This is also a marvelous day to socialize and enjoy yourself.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
This can easily go undetected for a long period of time if you’ve been socialized to play the caretaker role.
—Nicole Lipkin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Rob Davis, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Extreme heat can also be an obstacle to exercising, spending time in nature, and socializing, all of which can make people feel good and also double as important coping mechanisms for emotional distress.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 26 July 2025
This is also a marvelous day to socialize and enjoy yourself.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
This can easily go undetected for a long period of time if you’ve been socialized to play the caretaker role.
—Nicole Lipkin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialize
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In renderings, the pergola seems to recede into foliage, and crowds mingle underneath in raking light.—
Sam Bloch
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Digital creators, trendsetters and Hollywood’s brightest mingled on the lawn, sipping, snapping selfies and soaking up the scene.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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Stone said the group mixes patriotism with protest, waving flags to show their support of the U.S. but disdain with the current administration.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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DeMarco played every instrument; produced, engineered, and mixed the songs; shot the album cover and music videos using a tripod; and is releasing it on his own label.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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