SOCIALIZE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

socialize

verb

ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz

Definition of socialize

as in to mingle

to take part in social activities he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of socialize The grand jury concluded in its report that Wells chose to remain on Horn Island to socialize, as was not uncommon for people to do on holidays. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 The differences in how generations socialize come down to the conditions around a hangout, according to Romanoff. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 Boys enter kindergarten behind girls in terms of academic preparedness and in behavioral skills, such as the ability to socialize and regulate emotions. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026 The trend, often called soft clubbing, is reshaping where and when people gather to move, socialize and hear live music. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialize

Verb

There his life was devoid of high school hallmarks such as mingling and dating women, dances and learning about the world through pop culture.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
The evening started in the restaurant’s outdoor area in the back, where guests gathered over margaritas and mingled before being summoned inside.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of mingle

Verb

The vapors that had risen from warm bodies in the pews would have carried syllables mixed with candle-soot, distilled as condensation on the chapel windows.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Its primary vehicle to sell ads is its Noovie pre-show which is hosted by former Today correspondent Maria Menounos and features movie trivia, junket-style interviews with celebrities and Hollywood flashback moments mixed in with commercials.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of mix

Verb

Iron is long associated with immune support, soda is believed to aid digestion, arsenic is traditionally used to soothe arthritic pain, and lithia is prized for its calming qualities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
If the team succeeds, the result could transform a technology normally associated with large laboratory instruments into a compact quantum sensor that can be carried where the threat actually is.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of associate

Browse Nearby Words

sociality

socialize

socialized

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of socialize

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

confabulate

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 25

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes