as in to mingle
to take part in social activities
he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends
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Morgan points out that fall socializing can be both beneficial and exhausting.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The owner said Kracker had shown aggression once before, but otherwise, both dogs had socialized with people and children regularly without incident.
—Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Oct. 2024
Simon’s latest campaign serves as a reminder that malls can be a fun gathering place for socializing, as well as for shopping, dining and entertainment.
—David Moin, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024
Turning over the roster for a second consecutive season meant the Bruins spent as much time socializing as working on their jump shot over the summer in an effort to get to know each other.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The owner said Kracker had shown aggression once before, but otherwise, both dogs had socialized with people and children regularly without incident.
—Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Oct. 2024
Simon’s latest campaign serves as a reminder that malls can be a fun gathering place for socializing, as well as for shopping, dining and entertainment.
—David Moin, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024
Turning over the roster for a second consecutive season meant the Bruins spent as much time socializing as working on their jump shot over the summer in an effort to get to know each other.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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