How to Use socialize in a Sentence

socialize

verb
  • She danced and socialized at the party.
  • Teenagers have new ways to socialize now.
    — Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Why retire such a clever and safe way to socialize in the fresh air?
    — oregonlive, 28 Aug. 2020
  • She is socialized, great on a leash and loves all people and dogs.
    — Maryanne Dell, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Ride bikes, play and socialize – just do it in a safe manner.
    — James B. Wood, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2021
  • This is your turn to socialize and enjoy life!
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
  • To move in, tenants must agree to socialize at least two hours per week.
    — Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The young rooster didn’t know how to socialize with the hens.
    — Joan Donaldson, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2020
  • Zoom is how many people work, learn and socialize these days.
    — Owen Thomas, SFChronicle.com, 7 Oct. 2020
  • This is also a great day to socialize.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
  • No card games, video games or socializing for him.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, your dog gets to socialize with other dogs.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • This evening, make time for fun and socializing!
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Make an effort to socialize or get out and have a little fun.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Enjoy your life this year and socialize.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
  • This is the first time that society had to try to stay home and not socialize.
    — Elliott Lapin, Houston Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2020
  • In other words, to learn to socialize.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Pups can choose whether to socialize with other dogs or stick close to their human.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2024
  • My wife gets this but still feels an obligation to socialize with them once in a while.
    — Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2021
  • Today, people want to cook, sip wine and socialize all at the same time.
    — Time, 6 Aug. 2021
  • Take note that this evening is a fabulous time to socialize.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
  • That cost gets socialized across monthly bills.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • The latter live outdoors like wild cats and are not socialized.
    — Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The stroll will last about an hour, with time to socialize afterward.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • The stroll will last about an hour, with time to socialize afterward.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
  • And two, much like the captain, the chef will be able to socialize while cooking.
    — Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2022
  • Board game cafes and bars offer a place to drink, socialize and play outside the home.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Do read up on socializing them.
    — Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Girls are socialized to be pleasant.
    — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
  • But in Yemen, there’s a lot of socializing.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026

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