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to take part in social activities
he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends
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Recent Examples of socialized
Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
International visitors and owners socialized in the car parks; tailgate style, picnicking from the back of SUVs.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
And so all of these different components combine to make a sensory and psychological experience that when socialized through all of this promotion and marketing of chocolate really drives the point home about its association to Valentine's Day.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Schroeder and Pepper note that while girls are often socialized to name feelings, seek help, and build collaborative relationships, boys receive far fewer tools for navigating stress, conflict, and uncertainty.
—Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
According to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, Guy supported her family by farming and socialized with the white families of the county.
—Brooke Greenberg, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Because women are socialized to be responsible, empathetic, and attuned to others’ needs, deciding to leave can result in feelings of guilt and shame.
—Oona Metz, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
But while everyone else socialized and cheered, Sherrod had her head in a book, Williams said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Layden added the farm believes Rex will return home, since he is well socialized with humans.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
But like any socialized behavior, this mindset can be unlearned.
—Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
When properly socialized, rats are generally gentle, rarely bite and can make great pets for children.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
International visitors and owners socialized in the car parks; tailgate style, picnicking from the back of SUVs.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
And so all of these different components combine to make a sensory and psychological experience that when socialized through all of this promotion and marketing of chocolate really drives the point home about its association to Valentine's Day.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Schroeder and Pepper note that while girls are often socialized to name feelings, seek help, and build collaborative relationships, boys receive far fewer tools for navigating stress, conflict, and uncertainty.
—Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
According to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, Guy supported her family by farming and socialized with the white families of the county.
—Brooke Greenberg, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Because women are socialized to be responsible, empathetic, and attuned to others’ needs, deciding to leave can result in feelings of guilt and shame.
—Oona Metz, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
But while everyone else socialized and cheered, Sherrod had her head in a book, Williams said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Layden added the farm believes Rex will return home, since he is well socialized with humans.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialized
Adjective
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Both expect their rivalry to stay civilized.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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And that was the one that ended up being a really civilized breakup.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There, he was prescribed brimhana, or tissue regeneration, using a bolus therapy made from goat meat mixed with rice, milk, and spices.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Software Software stocks — which were at the center of a historic sell-off just last week — also got caught up in Thursday's drawdown, but were mixed on Friday morning.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trays of burgers, fries and lobster rolls circled the room as guests such as Martha Stewart, Suki Waterhouse, Kelsea Ballerini, Leslie Bibb, Supriya Ganesh and Ava Phillippe mingled throughout the restaurant.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nominees across all 24 categories mingled and schmoozed before taking part in the traditional class photo.—
Deputy Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a social media post on X, Huffines said the property has been renamed San Rafael Ranch after a saint associated with healing and that his family plans to operate a Christian retreat there.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The sleepwear violates the mandatory flammability standards for children's sleepwear, which protect young children from death and serious burn injuries associated with the ignition of sleepwear garments, according to the regulatory agency's website.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Socialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialized. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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