as in civilized
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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
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
In 2023, a study published in the online journal BMC Medicine found that older people who socialized regularly with friends and family live longer.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Four beautiful dogs came in under-socialized.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, federal loans in which the risks are socialized and the gains privatized are generally considered a last resort, something to be used surgically in the case of promising new technologies where traditional market forces would crush an burgeoning industry in its infancy.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
Many women have been socialized to avoid discussing money, viewing it as taboo or unimportant.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Soldiers are socialized into obedience, conformity, and a tenacious sense of guardianship that reinforce the military’s cohesion.
—Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2023
The owner said Kracker had shown aggression once before, but otherwise, both dogs had socialized with people and children regularly without incident.
—Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
The latter live outdoors like wild cats and are not socialized.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
In 2023, a study published in the online journal BMC Medicine found that older people who socialized regularly with friends and family live longer.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Four beautiful dogs came in under-socialized.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, federal loans in which the risks are socialized and the gains privatized are generally considered a last resort, something to be used surgically in the case of promising new technologies where traditional market forces would crush an burgeoning industry in its infancy.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
Many women have been socialized to avoid discussing money, viewing it as taboo or unimportant.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Soldiers are socialized into obedience, conformity, and a tenacious sense of guardianship that reinforce the military’s cohesion.
—Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2023
The owner said Kracker had shown aggression once before, but otherwise, both dogs had socialized with people and children regularly without incident.
—Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialized
Adjective
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Whatever one believes, violence for political ends has no place in a civilized society.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
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Exile away from the rest of the civilized federation.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Tastemakers, industry notables, and editors mingled amidst the in-the-know Substackers.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Justice Department and White House officials mingled while members of the crowd posed for selfies.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Socialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialized. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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