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
Beyond socializing, the group’s projects serve a larger purpose.
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Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
While living with the Aka, Hewlett found that fathers of babies had them within arm’s reach half the time, often carrying them while working or socializing.
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Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
Hudson and Moscoso Boedo's teen birth rate study specifically cites the American Time Use Survey, which documented a 44% decline in in-person socializing among teens between ages 15 and 19, from 2003 to 2019.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
The living room functions as a fluid space—less a room for socializing than a home for their objects.
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Aditi Sharma,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
Instead, spend your pause moving your body, breathing fresh air, socializing with colleagues or doing some other relaxing respite.
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Liz Guthridge,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
People want to enjoy the experience of shopping, getting that cool vibe, and socializing.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Some stars didn’t feel like socializing.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2026
The women at Carswell are responsible for socializing and training the Canine Companion pup they are matched with, like Aikman.
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Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
While living with the Aka, Hewlett found that fathers of babies had them within arm’s reach half the time, often carrying them while working or socializing.
—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
Hudson and Moscoso Boedo's teen birth rate study specifically cites the American Time Use Survey, which documented a 44% decline in in-person socializing among teens between ages 15 and 19, from 2003 to 2019.
—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
The living room functions as a fluid space—less a room for socializing than a home for their objects.
—
Aditi Sharma,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
Instead, spend your pause moving your body, breathing fresh air, socializing with colleagues or doing some other relaxing respite.
—
Liz Guthridge,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
People want to enjoy the experience of shopping, getting that cool vibe, and socializing.
—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Some stars didn’t feel like socializing.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2026
The women at Carswell are responsible for socializing and training the Canine Companion pup they are matched with, like Aikman.
—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socializing
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Once inside the cozy cottage, you'll be smacked with the pleasant aroma of toasty sourdough and Benton's bacon, mingling in perfect harmony with poached eggs.
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The singer was seen mingling with another legendary songwriter, Stevie Nicks.
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For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.
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This is a rare sighting from Roman Egypt that revealed the role that magic played in that society, at a time when cultures and belief systems were mixing and spreading throughout the empire.
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Campbell argues that Latchford’s donations helped bolster his credibility as a scholar by associating his name with top institutions.
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Hoffman has apologized for associating with Epstein.
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“Socializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socializing. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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