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
Beer companies, unsurprisingly, have embraced this line of thinking, with several advertising their products as a solution to a lack of socializing.
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Aria Bendix, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Armani also paid special attention to the well-being of the yacht’s 19-member crew, creating discreet stairways, generous sleeping spaces, and their own dedicated deck forward of the wheelhouse for socializing.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
The suite itself is pure luxury, featuring a spacious living area with plush seating, multiple televisions for instant replays, a dining room perfect for socializing, and a thoughtful design meant for both comfort and celebration.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Bonta has denied having a close relationship with the Duongs, who posted photos of them online socializing together.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The Bad Bitch Book Club’s annual summer retreat attracts hundreds of people for a weekend of reading and socializing.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Hannah keeps a mini fridge by her bed, and an insulated travel bag on hand, to minimize how much treatment interferes with her sleep, running errands or socializing.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
This will be a flexible space for socializing or studying, Haberkern said, with unique features on the ceiling to help dampen noise.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
They were constantly seen socializing with neighbors, with Patty holding court on the front porch while Dick walked the streets, picking up trash.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Aria Bendix, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Armani also paid special attention to the well-being of the yacht’s 19-member crew, creating discreet stairways, generous sleeping spaces, and their own dedicated deck forward of the wheelhouse for socializing.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
The suite itself is pure luxury, featuring a spacious living area with plush seating, multiple televisions for instant replays, a dining room perfect for socializing, and a thoughtful design meant for both comfort and celebration.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Bonta has denied having a close relationship with the Duongs, who posted photos of them online socializing together.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The Bad Bitch Book Club’s annual summer retreat attracts hundreds of people for a weekend of reading and socializing.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Hannah keeps a mini fridge by her bed, and an insulated travel bag on hand, to minimize how much treatment interferes with her sleep, running errands or socializing.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
This will be a flexible space for socializing or studying, Haberkern said, with unique features on the ceiling to help dampen noise.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
They were constantly seen socializing with neighbors, with Patty holding court on the front porch while Dick walked the streets, picking up trash.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socializing
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Venues spread across Central Avenue come alive every first Friday of the month for Gallery Walk, when local artists open their studios for mingling and live music.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Inside the Beverly Hilton more than an hour before the awards show was set to begin, stars were mingling, including none other than Jenna Rink and Matty Flamhaff!—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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With the motor running, add 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces, a piece at a time, mixing after each addition until almost completely incorporated before adding more, 10–14 minutes total.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the Chicago area, the traffic is often dense, mixing trucks and cars traveling at different speeds, with merging traffic and lanes that become turn-only.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the dolphins may also be associating with non-dolphin-eating orcas to learn to distinguish their sounds from those of the threatening mammal-eating killer whales.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Dec. 2025
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Hellfire Club Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) is the only one still associating himself with the Hellfire Club at Hawkins High School, because the rest of the student body still thinks Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn) is responsible for killing Vecna’s victims last season.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Socializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socializing. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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