Definition of socializenext
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 People want to enjoy the experience of shopping, getting that cool vibe, and socializing. David Moin, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 But, Ewing said, the benefits of cellphone bans extend beyond academics as students are more likely to socialize with each other when their devices are put away. Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 8 June 2026 Mamdani’s $22 billion housing lunacy proposal will socialize the skyline. FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 Some stars didn’t feel like socializing. Brent Lang, Variety, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize
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Verb
  • This gives you and your guests a chance to mingle before dinner officially begins.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Mix and mingle in a jingling beat… The man finished the last bites of his sandwich, wiped his fingers and mouth with a napkin, and put the trash inside the paper McDonald’s bag.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 9 Dec. 2025
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  • Drug dealers mix fentanyl, because of its potency and low cost, with other drugs including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, which increases the likelihood of a fatal dose, according to the DEA.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
  • The Vikings mixed him in with some of the second-team defenders during minicamp.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 June 2026
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  • But the attack ads and political endorsements generally associated with running for other offices have started showing up in judicial races, alarming some judges and raising questions about whether candidates who engage in such activity have the right temperament for the job.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
  • Solstices are often associated with pagan religions and draw revelers of different faiths.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 June 2026

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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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