Synonyms of socialize

socialize

verb

ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz 

as in to mingle

to take part in social activities

he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mingle
• mix
• associate
• party
• fraternize
• go out
• step out
• hobnob
• rub elbows
• revel
• carouse
• circulate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• shun
• eschew
• slight
• snub

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of socialize

Similar statistics were reported in a 2025 American Time Use Survey, which found people spending less time socializing and more time playing video games or using social media. — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

What the science says about socializing in person The instinct behind social shopping tracks with what researchers have long said about human connection. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Scientific research links regular in-person socializing with sharper thinking and better mental health, so time spent hanging out at the mall may be doing more than filling an afternoon. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026

Under its new management, Arlo Williamsburg captures its surrounding eclectic, artsy spirit, and is continuing to serve as a launchpad for all things local (especially for those who love to socialize). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026