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 Guests can also socialize around the outdoor pool and pool bar, another glorious sunset viewing location. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Passengers socialize in bars and lounges, sometimes into the late night. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Moments like this reflect a broader shift in how young adults socialize. Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026 Whitehall’s opening monologue included jokes about his upcoming wedding (to model partner Roxy Horner), largely lamenting the cost and need to socialize with so many people. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize
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  • Over time, the margins filled with multilingual signatures— English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean—that mingled with his own visual biography.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Alternatively, Finolhu resort offers more stimulation and venues for the kids to mingle with, such as the Teens Hut and the Oceaneers Club (for ages 4 through 12).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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  • Remove pan from heat and mix 1 tsp.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Consumer response has been mixed, but Apple continues to sell boatloads of iPhones, and users are getting plenty of AI options on those devices —just from other companies.
    Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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  • The prospect of empty seats would alarm the television networks and sponsors who have paid top dollar to be associated with the tournament.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Indeed, a recent Anthropic study found AI is already theoretically capable of performing a majority of the tasks associated with roles in engineering, law, business, finance, and management.
    Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026

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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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