as in to mingle
to take part in social activities
he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends
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Recent Examples of socialize
Ignoring these feelings can lead to resentment, exhaustion and burnout from socializing.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The energy becomes more playful and lighthearted, which is ideal for socializing.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
Enjoy schmoozing with others, plus socializing with friends and romantic partners.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Soon, Rosier realized the photo had unwittingly become a symbol of a distinctly European lifestyle—drinking and smoking outdoors in public spaces—something that struck many Americans as foreign.
Dining and socializing outdoors, or al fresco, is deeply embedded in European culture.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The energy becomes more playful and lighthearted, which is ideal for socializing.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
Enjoy schmoozing with others, plus socializing with friends and romantic partners.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Soon, Rosier realized the photo had unwittingly become a symbol of a distinctly European lifestyle—drinking and smoking outdoors in public spaces—something that struck many Americans as foreign.
Dining and socializing outdoors, or al fresco, is deeply embedded in European culture.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
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Upon entry, guests will be greeted with the cacophony of Indian peacocks mingled with the cries of multiple macaw species, with scarlet and blue-and-yellow varieties all found within the aviary.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The couple were reportedly seen mingling at the afterparty with arms around each other.—
Jolene Latimer,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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But in the fifth set, when everything was on the line, Paul mixed in just enough slices and sharp angles, while Khachanov fell back to his flat, grunting power, which has its limits in these parts.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
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31 May 2025
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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