SOCIALIZES Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

socializes

verb

present tense third-person singular of socialize

as in mingles

to take part in social activities he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends

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Recent Examples of socializes The town also hosts community get-togethers and socializes throughout the neighborhood's plazas, courtyards and other hangout areas. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026 In fact, road-tripping with your pup strengthens your bond and socializes them in ways that staying home doesn’t. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026 We are being billed based on an obsolete business model that privatizes the profits and socializes the costs. — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026 Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition that manifests differently from person to person but commonly affects how a person communicates, socializes and interacts with the world. — Joshua Anbar, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025

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Here, the spice mingles with cardamom and ginger before giving way to earthy patchouli, papyrus, and creamy orris butter.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
After the presentations, the audience mingles with anyone who caught their attention.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

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Innova also associates afternoon snacking specifically with satisfaction, while other dayparts lean toward refreshment or indulgence.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
The Shiji associates Sun Tzu with Wu’s campaigns against its powerful rival Chu, including the campaign that culminated in the capture of the Chu capital, Ying, in 506 bce.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

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