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 The grand jury concluded in its report that Wells chose to remain on Horn Island to socialize, as was not uncommon for people to do on holidays. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 The differences in how generations socialize come down to the conditions around a hangout, according to Romanoff. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 Boys enter kindergarten behind girls in terms of academic preparedness and in behavioral skills, such as the ability to socialize and regulate emotions. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026 The trend, often called soft clubbing, is reshaping where and when people gather to move, socialize and hear live music. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize

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Shiny bustier dresses mingled with slipdresses decked in sequins mimicking python skin and tank frocks that had the ease of a beach robe, while high-slit skirts cut on the bias were paired with mannish white shirts.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Charmain Ware-Jason of Murphy’s and Sug After Dark Entering VinoTeca on a recent Wednesday evening felt more akin to mingling at a dinner party than perusing a wine shop.

— Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of mingle

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Architectural Digest reports that designers are mixing vintage nightstands, upholstered chairs, wood furniture and lighting into contemporary spaces.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
Earlier this month, my colleague Christopher Reynolds in Travel put together a list of 13 fall travel ideas, from California deserts to the coast, with a couple of mountain destinations mixed in.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of mix

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Iron is long associated with immune support, soda is believed to aid digestion, arsenic is traditionally used to soothe arthritic pain, and lithia is prized for its calming qualities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
If the team succeeds, the result could transform a technology normally associated with large laboratory instruments into a compact quantum sensor that can be carried where the threat actually is.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

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