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 Psychologist Katie Witkiewitz recommends shifting socializing toward hobbies and activities that require your attention, per the APA. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 Completing a puzzle together provides a natural way for everyone to socialize, even if guests don’t all know one another well. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Chavez said the family also attended an event at lunchtime, where her children got snacks and toys and the chance to play and socialize with other kids. — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Now people who belong to each party disproportionately socialize with other people of the same party. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize

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Overseeing it all is longtime general manager Andrew Jacobs—an affable Australian often seen mingling with regulars.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
The Standish owners have to be okay with mingling with normal people on some level.

— Bridget Read, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of mingle

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Consider your dishwasher’s caddy size and layout; mix handle directions or use an upper rack for knives.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
By taking stem cells from a host’s own body and encouraging them to differentiate before mixing them with a commercially available, soluble matrix gel, researchers may have cracked the most critical problems in the transplant process.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

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Medicare generally does not cover the expenses associated with long-term care, which includes medical and nonmedical care for people with chronic illnesses or disability.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
For example, El Niño is associated with mass coral bleaching in the tropics, wildfires in Indonesia and heavy rainfall in parts of South America.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026

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