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
Stay true to your roots and keep that handle intact even as your remit expands to podcasting and socializing.
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2026
The two kids were watching their parents text on their phones instead of socializing with each other and making pleasant conversation.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
His early training is mostly potty and kennel training and basic commands, as well as socializing him to different places, people and environments, said Trooper Dustin Pattengale, Beau's handler.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
At times as many as 20 dogs lived there at once, socializing in a pack and riding around in golf carts between the barns and fields.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Meals are often paired with a variety of dipping sauces, creating a hands-on, interactive dining experience that combines socializing with cooking.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Bill is pictured socializing with Epstein and Maxwell in the files released by the Department of Justice, and appears on the flight logs for the late financier’s private jet.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Enjoy socializing along with creative outlets.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Osterias are traditionally more casual eateries, meant for drinks and socializing, while ristorantes offer high-end meals at higher price points.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2026
The two kids were watching their parents text on their phones instead of socializing with each other and making pleasant conversation.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
His early training is mostly potty and kennel training and basic commands, as well as socializing him to different places, people and environments, said Trooper Dustin Pattengale, Beau's handler.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
At times as many as 20 dogs lived there at once, socializing in a pack and riding around in golf carts between the barns and fields.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Meals are often paired with a variety of dipping sauces, creating a hands-on, interactive dining experience that combines socializing with cooking.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Bill is pictured socializing with Epstein and Maxwell in the files released by the Department of Justice, and appears on the flight logs for the late financier’s private jet.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Enjoy socializing along with creative outlets.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Osterias are traditionally more casual eateries, meant for drinks and socializing, while ristorantes offer high-end meals at higher price points.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socializing
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Members of the House and Senate have been mingling in the House chamber and claiming their seats in anticipation of the speech.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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There's also complimentary breakfast in the lobby, as well as evening happy hour for mixing and mingling with other guests.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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On the other hand, high-energy eclectic wardrobes were seen at Prada and Marni, with more expressive styling mixing vintage and contemporary references.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Save a little time by mixing all the ingredients the day before (leaving the crumb topping separate from the rest of the casserole), then topping and baking the following day.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But for the most part, your brain gets used to it despite associating the aesthetic with chaos and momentum.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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This rhetoric is employed to justify the state taking life, by associating the dead with national villainy.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Socializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socializing. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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