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 The Federalist Society and its liberal cousin, the American Constitution Society, serve as guardians of the separate ecosystems in which the jurists live, socialize, and build their reputations. Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026 Cast members are frequently seen grabbing oversized custom drinks while socializing, running errands or hanging out — treating them like an everyday lifestyle staple. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 This evening, make time for fun and socializing! Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 This is a wonderful day to socialize and enjoy the company of others! Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize
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Verb
  • Fashionable guests of all ages mingle and mix in common areas, conversing about everything from stocks to cocktails.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Reemerging at a time when indie-rock and alt-country are mingling to substantial success and when slick, young Americana stars fill stadiums, top mainstream charts, and release data-dumps worth of material, Souled American sounds defiantly anachronistic.
    Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Temperatures will drop significantly heading into Saturday, and rain may mix with wet snow as the weekend begins.
    Joseph Dames, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Some dealers leaned into it, mixing drawings into their booths, while others stuck to prints.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • One day, Baer texted her to express his concern that Garrison’s name was associated with too many crashes.
    Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • With his wife, Anne, James nurtured a 40-acre ranch in Wynola, near Julian, that housed his art studio as well as visually distinct buildings that have come to be associated with James’ organic approach to architectural design.
    Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026

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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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