as in mingling
to take part in social activities
he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends
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Recent Examples of socializing
Meanwhile, the placement of today’s Moon promotes romance and socializing.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
No card games, video games or socializing for him.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Skylher has a great balance of interests — enjoying reading, listening to music, doing crafts, playing board and card games, and socializing with others.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
It was designed to keep guests on their feet, sipping cocktails and socializing elbow to elbow.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
The sun will be in an airy Venusian sign, so we will be inclined to spend our days and nights socializing and even hitting up dating apps to find a new crush.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Now an important spot for both working and socializing, cafés became a third place, a comfortable destination that’s neither home nor an office.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Hensley and a group of his friends were there socializing when The Charlotte Observer visited in August.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
People around her are taking selfies, playing chess, reading a newspaper, and socializing, seemingly not noticing Lovato’s presence.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
No card games, video games or socializing for him.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Skylher has a great balance of interests — enjoying reading, listening to music, doing crafts, playing board and card games, and socializing with others.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
It was designed to keep guests on their feet, sipping cocktails and socializing elbow to elbow.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
The sun will be in an airy Venusian sign, so we will be inclined to spend our days and nights socializing and even hitting up dating apps to find a new crush.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Now an important spot for both working and socializing, cafés became a third place, a comfortable destination that’s neither home nor an office.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Hensley and a group of his friends were there socializing when The Charlotte Observer visited in August.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
People around her are taking selfies, playing chess, reading a newspaper, and socializing, seemingly not noticing Lovato’s presence.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socializing
Verb
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Cushy upholstered chairs will ensure that guests want to keep mingling.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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Streep also greeted her character’s apparent inspiration in another clip, mingling backstage with global editorial director Anna Wintour.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The first video work in the series, Ready Mix, 2021, follows the strangely hypnotic rumble of cement production at an Idaho mixing plant, from sand to finished block.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the unique colors are great for standing out at the gym or mixing into your capsule wardrobe; throw on an oversized hoodie or a denim jacket for an easy off-duty outfit.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Socializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socializing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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