Synonyms of socializing

socializing

verb

present participle of socialize

as in mingling

to take part in social activities

he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mingling
• mixing
• associating
• partying
• fraternizing
• hobnobbing
• going out
• stepping out
• reveling
• rubbing elbows
• carousing
• circulating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoiding
• shunning
• eschewing
• slighting
• snubbing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of socializing

Enjoy socializing and talking to people from different backgrounds. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 July 2026

That's down from nearly 47 minutes per day in 2003, an almost 26% decrease in socializing. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Sober socializing is showing up most visibly in run clubs, reading meetups and pickup sports, where the activity itself carries the conversation. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

To have a beautiful piece of furniture that’s made for socializing but can also be perfectly functional for everyday life is one of the great demands of the modern home. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026

As fencing takes a backseat in her life, Sullivan, of Madison, said academics, socializing and bringing awareness to issues in women’s sports have become more pressing priorities. — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Think expansive pools and a spa, a gourmet restaurant and bar, an elegant lounge and card rooms, and interior and exterior gathering spaces that are perfect for socializing while maintaining a sense of privacy and exclusivity. — Gl Homes, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Long before the pandemic, Americans began spending more time alone and less time socializing in person. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 29 June 2026

The problem is my husband still likes socializing with them. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 June 2026