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 dine in the traditional dining room or slip away to the restaurant’s Peacock Lounge for cocktails, light bites, lively music and socializing at any time, whether formally dining at the restaurant or just dropping in. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026 Teenagers have new ways to socialize now. Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026 Many social rituals center on gathering and socializing after the daily fast. Mariam Fam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 When properly socialized, rats are generally gentle, rarely bite and can make great pets for children. Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize
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Verb
  • Worthy will also be on hand to offer game analysis, mingle with attendees, and sign more than a few basketballs as mementos.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Prince William and Kate Middleton visited Wales on February 26 and mingled with oodles of well-wishers despite the day’s rain.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
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  • In large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese or ranch dressing and Frank’s RedHot until well combined.
    Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
  • In stock markets abroad, indexes were mixed in Europe amid mostly modest movements.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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  • Stepanova says the early 2025 rate change was implemented to recover costs associated with upgrades to safety and reliability upgrades to natural gas infrastructure, saying a portion of the update took effect in late 2024.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
  • One in particular studiously avoids the spotlight for reasons not associated with his health.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026

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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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