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
Students at such private boarding schools – they are called public schools in the United Kingdom – came mostly from wealthy families and were sent there not just for their education but also for socializing with their peers.
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Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Continually surrounded by well-wishers during an hour of socializing before a formal program of speakers and videos recollecting his career, Lubelfeld listened to what others had to say before speaking himself.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Instead, enjoy socializing with everyone!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
But exercising, socializing, meditating, traveling, making friends, finding love—these also are pretty good things to do.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Unlike traditional utility rate-basing, no one is socializing the bill.
—Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Rob Bonta later spent $500,000 in campaign funds to represent himself in the case against the Duongs, who have donated to him and posted photos on social media of themselves socializing with both Bontas.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Both sites welcome members with mental illness to spend the day socializing and learning new skills in a relaxed environment.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
But in Yemen, there’s a lot of socializing.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Continually surrounded by well-wishers during an hour of socializing before a formal program of speakers and videos recollecting his career, Lubelfeld listened to what others had to say before speaking himself.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Instead, enjoy socializing with everyone!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
But exercising, socializing, meditating, traveling, making friends, finding love—these also are pretty good things to do.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Unlike traditional utility rate-basing, no one is socializing the bill.
—Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Rob Bonta later spent $500,000 in campaign funds to represent himself in the case against the Duongs, who have donated to him and posted photos on social media of themselves socializing with both Bontas.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Both sites welcome members with mental illness to spend the day socializing and learning new skills in a relaxed environment.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
But in Yemen, there’s a lot of socializing.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socializing
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Sánchez Bezos and the Amazon founder were photographed mingling with other celebrity parents like Jessica Alba, whose daughter Honor Warren also graduated from the $58,541-a-year Crossroads School for Arts and Science.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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Guests celebrating Giant included American Vogue Editor Chloe Malle as well as theater producers Tom Kirhady, Lucas McMahon, and Greg Nobile, who sipped on wine and champagne and dined on light bites whilst mingling and talking Tony prospects.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The service From those on reception to the barmen mixing the cocktails, staff are helpful and friendly, without being over-the-top attentive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Yakgwa is a type of traditional Korean cookie made by mixing wheat flour with honey, sesame oil, ginger juice and a bit of rice wine and then pressing the dough mixture into a mold and deep-frying it.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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According to recent polling by the firm Meganálisis, Rodríguez continues to face deeply negative approval ratings, with many Venezuelans still associating the interim government with corruption, repression and economic collapse linked to the final years of Chavismo.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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As a brand built on ethical fashion on a mission to improve the industry, Everlane—and its CEO—has sold its soul to the devil by associating itself with one (if not the) most polluting fast-fashion player in the world.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Socializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socializing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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