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

Teenagers and young adults spend more time online and in front of screens than previous generations did, meaning younger Americans are socializing remotely. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

In the old layout, cooking and socializing competed for the same square footage. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

What the science says about socializing in person The instinct behind social shopping tracks with what researchers have long said about human connection. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Scientific research links regular in-person socializing with sharper thinking and better mental health, so time spent hanging out at the mall may be doing more than filling an afternoon. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026

Teenagers are socializing more with AI chatbots, raising concerns about the technology’s effect on mental health. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

There’s also a vibrant nightlife scene rife with outdoor markets and cafés great for socializing, and the high-speed train system connects you to many major cities throughout Europe, making travel easy. — Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Ruled by the sun and symbolized by the lion, the fire sign is associated with confidence, charisma, and a natural love of socializing and looking good while doing so. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 17 July 2026

Enjoy schmoozing and socializing with others, especially old flames and people from your past. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 July 2026