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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
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
They're socialized to be agreeable and more likely to seek therapy, says psychoanalyst Stern.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
According to Gregory, this depends heavily on how the llama is raised and socialized, as well as its natural demeanor.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Women are generally socialized to be giving and assumed to have an instinct for care by the broader culture.
—Elissa Strauss, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
The complaint also targets Cohen directly, accusing him of playing favorites with castmembers who socialized with him.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
In another part of the room, Nicole Kidman laughed and socialized while sipping champagne.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In another part of the room, Nicole Kidman laughed and socialized while sipping champagne.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Then that gets socialized and presented.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
But like any socialized behavior, this mindset can be unlearned.
—Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
They are socialized in a world of makeup tutorials, fashion magazines, and objectifying advertisements—not to mention feminist commentary and pop songs about rejecting or healthily navigating image standards.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
They're socialized to be agreeable and more likely to seek therapy, says psychoanalyst Stern.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
According to Gregory, this depends heavily on how the llama is raised and socialized, as well as its natural demeanor.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Women are generally socialized to be giving and assumed to have an instinct for care by the broader culture.
—Elissa Strauss, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
The complaint also targets Cohen directly, accusing him of playing favorites with castmembers who socialized with him.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
In another part of the room, Nicole Kidman laughed and socialized while sipping champagne.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In another part of the room, Nicole Kidman laughed and socialized while sipping champagne.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Then that gets socialized and presented.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialized
Adjective
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The best actor nominee isn’t the only one noticing a significant change on the red carpet this season — though some events, like the annual VF Oscar Party, have always been more civilized than others.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
12 Mar. 2026
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Denying them those opportunities in an attempt to punish their parents should be abhorrent to any civilized nation.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His relied heavily on his four-seam fastball, but mixed in the rest of his arsenal — the slider (18 times), changeup (10 times), sweeper (nine times), curveball (eight times) and cutter (five times) — to keep opponents off balanced.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The participants started with a lower dose, which came as a gray powder mixed into hot water.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton mingled with CPAC attendees during a Saturday morning meet and greet.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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At the breakfast, Paxton mingled with convention goers, but did not take questions from reporters.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr.
Political,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jerry Lewis was the executive director of the 1901 Community Implementation Committee, which helps coordinate project updates, community engagement and leadership connections associated with the 1901 Project, according to the committee’s website.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Zheng was identified through information associated with the cell phone used to make the 911 call, surveillance video, and other evidence, officials said.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Socialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialized. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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