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
Lifestyle changes that are part of the diet include eating with friends and family, socializing over meals, mindfully eating favorite foods, as well as mindful movement and exercise.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 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
Travel and socializing with friends, neighbors, and siblings could also be popping up for you quite soon.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Angie Silvy While about a third of the square footage at Even House is dedicated to golf—simulator bays and a putting course—the vast majority of the space is given over to food and beverage, wellness, working and socializing.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
However, nothing negates the unique way in which people from the South embrace socializing with each other, which brings us to a potentially awkward situation that arises often enough and gives grief to even the most polite Southerners.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
This is a great year for socializing and enjoying yourself!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
The team said in a statement that the renovations are designed for socializing with more bars and comfortable seating.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
More than 80 percent of the school principals surveyed in New South Wales later said that students had become less distracted, learning had improved, and socializing had increased.
—Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 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
Travel and socializing with friends, neighbors, and siblings could also be popping up for you quite soon.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Angie Silvy While about a third of the square footage at Even House is dedicated to golf—simulator bays and a putting course—the vast majority of the space is given over to food and beverage, wellness, working and socializing.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
However, nothing negates the unique way in which people from the South embrace socializing with each other, which brings us to a potentially awkward situation that arises often enough and gives grief to even the most polite Southerners.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
This is a great year for socializing and enjoying yourself!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
The team said in a statement that the renovations are designed for socializing with more bars and comfortable seating.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
More than 80 percent of the school principals surveyed in New South Wales later said that students had become less distracted, learning had improved, and socializing had increased.
—Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socializing
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Off-schedule, Ralph Lauren invited guests to the brand’s Upper East Side headquarters to present its newest collection, with Oprah Winfrey, Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra and Jessica Chastain among those mingling in the front row.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The break lasted about 10 minutes, with some council members eating cake while mingling with each other and those in the audience, which included law enforcement and transit leadership.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Instead of the old-school triangle eyes and jagged mouth designs, this year's top trends are all about mixing tradition with fresh tools and vibrant colors.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Start by mixing a small amount of pH-neutral dish soap in a bucket with warm water.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Socializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socializing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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