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 Is the confluence of decreasing interest in alcohol and increasing interest in marijuana making Americans socialize less? Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025 Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds Kids often start kindergarten at age 5, ushering in a new era of learning and socializing. Anja Webb, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025 The doggy school bus, operated by Hope Mehlberg, transports between 22 and 26 dogs of all kinds of breeds, sizes and ages every day, picking them up from their homes and taking them to a three-acre park, where the dogs play and socialize with each other, Mehlberg previously told USA TODAY. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025 Long periods of socializing, like a weeklong conference, can feel far more draining than shorter events. Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for socialize
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  • The week offers a chance for newcomers to mingle with artists and A-listers as the city transforms into a hub of exhibitions, satellite fairs, and exclusive parties.
    Staff Author, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
  • With cutting-edge boutiques, moody bistros, colorful bars slinging cocktails, and stylish cafes, Cihangir has long been the scene where hip Turks and foreigners mingle.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
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  • Set in the world of Tokyo’s red-light district, Souza’s feature debut won the 119 Marvila Studios Award, the top prize in the Agora’s Works in Progress section, offering sound mixing services in post-production.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Whoever mixed that show somehow got the intro music way up here and dialogue down here.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
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  • This includes an examination of the kinds of brands and celebrities JOLLY looks to associate with, the best platforms to reach their audience and even the lengths of videos.
    Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • That means associating positive memories with new spaces.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025

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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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