as in to mingle
to take part in social activities
he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of socialize
Skylher has a great balance of interests — enjoying reading, listening to music, doing crafts, playing board and card games, and socializing with others.
—
Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
It was designed to keep guests on their feet, sipping cocktails and socializing elbow to elbow.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
People often enjoy their food solo with books, magazines, and iPads to watch shows, or in small groups to socialize.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Women are socialized to be more vulnerable.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for socialize
Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
It was designed to keep guests on their feet, sipping cocktails and socializing elbow to elbow.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
People often enjoy their food solo with books, magazines, and iPads to watch shows, or in small groups to socialize.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Women are socialized to be more vulnerable.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for socialize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialize
Verb
-
Cushy upholstered chairs will ensure that guests want to keep mingling.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
-
In another, central building, the factory workers, master perfumers, and office workers all mingle over lunch.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
For most healthy adults, magnesium citrate mixed with juice is safe and effective.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
-
The natural oils are then mixed with either potassium hydroxide to create a liquid soap or sodium hydroxide to create a solid soap.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share