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

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Recent Examples of socialize Cue the Instagram infographics on how to develop analog hobbies; viral videos of young people simply socializing without their phones, digital detox camps, and the under 13 social media bans. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Over the same period, 15-to 19-year-olds' leisure time socializing dropped 32% to 38 minutes, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 What do people who haven’t been on a campus in a while misunderstand about how students socialize? — Rachel Cohen Booth, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026 Some of the ads accuse Republicans of taking campaign contributions from wealthy donors who worked or socialized with Epstein. — Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize

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Guests jump on the bed in the Classic Ultra Tall boot, dance across the tables in the Classic Tread Fluffed boot, and mingle throughout the house in the Tasman.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Women in floor-length sparkly gowns mingled with men in tuxes.

— Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of mingle

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For a while, Two Shell’s antics—like sending in decoy DJs pretending to mix—were divisive, but at least the music was exciting.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
The story takes place at a time when young British musicians were mixing Punjabi beats with modern, bass-heavy production.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

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