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
For older sharks, the authors said, socializing may not be as integral to survival.
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Brady Dennis The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
This was in the period when the Covid-19 lockdown had only just been lifted and people were reacclimating to socializing.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
My not-yet-wife and a bunch of other people were in the next room, socializing, laughing, being normal human beings.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Actresses from Lauren Bacall to Marlene Dietrich to Claudette Colbert stopped in, socializing with rock stars and politicians before retreating to unusually large rooms protected by an unusually discreet staff.
—Ben Ryder Howe, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Some drink to enhance experiences, while others drink for enjoyment, socializing or even escapism.
—Logan Pant, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The passageway functioned as a social hub — a place for passing through, chatting, and socializing.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
This year’s all about socializing and enjoying life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
Stay true to your roots and keep that handle intact even as your remit expands to podcasting and socializing.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2026
Brady Dennis The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
This was in the period when the Covid-19 lockdown had only just been lifted and people were reacclimating to socializing.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
My not-yet-wife and a bunch of other people were in the next room, socializing, laughing, being normal human beings.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Actresses from Lauren Bacall to Marlene Dietrich to Claudette Colbert stopped in, socializing with rock stars and politicians before retreating to unusually large rooms protected by an unusually discreet staff.
—Ben Ryder Howe, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Some drink to enhance experiences, while others drink for enjoyment, socializing or even escapism.
—Logan Pant, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The passageway functioned as a social hub — a place for passing through, chatting, and socializing.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
This year’s all about socializing and enjoying life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
Stay true to your roots and keep that handle intact even as your remit expands to podcasting and socializing.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socializing
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Later, orange lanterns carrying well-wishes floated toward the stars, mingling with the distant strains of Lao ditties from the karaoke machines of the ramshackle bars that lined the banks.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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During the show, Jenner and Chalamet were spotted sitting next to each other and mingling with other attendees.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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McEnelly played defense the rest of the way, mixing in fakes where needed to keep Welsh at bay.—
Twin Cities,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Suno devised all the vocals, instrumentation, arrangements, production, mixing and mastering for all of Tempchin’s songs on both those albums.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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All have denied any wrongdoing or seeing anything untoward on their visits, and many have expressed regret at associating with Epstein.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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But for the most part, your brain gets used to it despite associating the aesthetic with chaos and momentum.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Socializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socializing. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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