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socialized

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verb

past tense of socialize
as in mixed
to take part in social activities he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends

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Recent Examples of socialized
Adjective
The roster has benefitted from a new, socialized athletics program. Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 Some skeptics argue that universal healthcare represents a form of socialized medicine, government control of the market, or even a dangerous step toward collectivism. Wei Zhang, Mercury News, 13 June 2026 Management typically operates from what Harvard psychologist Robert Kegan calls the socialized mind, a reactive mindset where your sense of self comes largely from outside. Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
William remembers being placed on a stool at Manhattan bars, while his father socialized and flirted. Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 Tamayo socialized and temporarily forgot what awaited at home. Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026 The cost of living is generally less expensive in Toronto, thanks in part to lower home prices, socialized healthcare and good public schools, local founders say. Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 Women are particularly socialized to keep things moving no matter what. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 6 July 2026 Over the following months, prosecutors allege, Zhu frequently socialized with Carone and sought his assistance in landing the contract. Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 2 July 2026 Woodall noted how Wesley has also socialized with older peers in the school, including Woodall’s third-grade students. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 Perhaps because she’s just better socialized than me, Olivia Rodrigo responds with disarming attention to my usual pre-interview small talk. Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026 The defense called several witnesses, including Centennial High School track coach Adam Linwood, who testified that athletes commonly socialized in other schools' tents during track meets. Sergio Candido, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialized
Adjective
  • Thanks to its distinctive shape, off-roading capabilities, and slightly more civilized interior, the SUV was a hit and would remain in production until 2016.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
  • From the week Vandell opened in early December, crowds have gathered outside its forest-green door and down its patch of Los Feliz sidewalk, waiting to join the civilized chaos inside.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The masa must then be mixed with fat, broth and salt and aerated to achieve the right consistency before the tamales can be assembled, carefully wrapped and cooked.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The concept for the menu is built around classic melts mixed with Southern soul food flavors.
    Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Throughout the Anaheim Convention Center this past weekend, fans of the games mixed and mingled, eager to hear the company’s plans for the future.
    Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the vibes shifted to old New York grandeur as guests mingled and posed near the lobby.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The team measured 13 rare earth elements, including cerium, ytterbium and lanthanum, and examined whether exposure was associated with birth outcomes.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The plan assigns Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom continued responsibility at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, including fuel and maintenance support for Unit 1 and continuing construction work associated with Units 2 and 3.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Socialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialized. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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