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How is the word mingle different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of mingle are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When might amalgamate be a better fit than mingle?

While the synonyms amalgamate and mingle are close in meaning, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is blend a more appropriate choice than mingle?

In some situations, the words blend and mingle are roughly equivalent. However, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

Where would coalesce be a reasonable alternative to mingle?

The words coalesce and mingle are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When could commingle be used to replace mingle?

The synonyms commingle and mingle are sometimes interchangeable, but commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can fuse be used instead of mingle?

Although the words fuse and mingle have much in common, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When is it sensible to use merge instead of mingle?

While in some cases nearly identical to mingle, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When would mix be a good substitute for mingle?

The words mix and mingle can be used in similar contexts, but mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mingle The ‘20s house guests mingle with priests and nuns from the house’s church days and the souls of her mother and father, who each died inside. Nicolas Rivero, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025 There’s a dinner roundtable, another chance for filmmakers and audience members to mingle, from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2025 The luxurious outerwear bonanza mingled with cashmere turtlenecks and zippered knitted polo shirts paired with tailored pants. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025 From inside the hall, VIP guests were seen mingling with members of the Administration before being seated for lunch. Chantelle Lee, TIME, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for mingle 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingle
Verb
  • Related article Fossilized poop reveals secrets of how dinosaurs came to dominate Earth Jagt said the cluster contains at least two species of lily combined in a round lump, which is likely the indigestible parts of the lilies that were regurgitated by an animal that ate the plants.
    Jack Guy, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Another network of satellites managed by the Space Force's Space Development Agency—set up during the first Trump administration to develop new space capabilities more quickly—will combine missile detection, tracking, data relay, and targeting functions.
    Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
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  • These protein supplements can be mixed with liquids, such as water, milk, or alternative milks, to help meet daily protein needs.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 31 Jan. 2025
  • The hospitality company partnered with the Caesars Superdome to create a sprawling menu featuring Louisiana favorites mixed with game-day classics.
    Brendan Le, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Tobias [Søborg] took an old Siberian tribal language and merged it with ancient Mayan.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025
  • Last spring, Google merged the Android and hardware teams and brought them under Osterloh’s leadership.
    Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Behind the scenes Soho House is a global membership platform of physical and digital spaces that connects a diverse group of members to work, socialize, connect, create and have fun.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
  • The tradition of socializing, feasting, and drinking after a ski session traces its roots back to Norway, but it's been adapted (and arguably perfected) by American ski resorts.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
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  • Now, the biggest obstacle to ending that autonomy and integrating the SDF into a Syrian national force is the United States.
    Halil Karaveli, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2025
  • The complaint further notes that, in order to do so, Amazon allows its SDK, called Amazon Ads SDK, to be integrated into a variety of apps, like NewsBreak and Speedtest by Ookla, without consumers’ consent.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 31 Jan. 2025
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  • Ted the Grocer: A Man of Tradition and Quirks Like the man himself, Ted's grocery store blended old-world charm and mid-century American charm.
    Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
  • His approach—a practice rooted in using as much of an existing building as possible in its renovation—blends new thinking with respect for traditional craftsmanship.
    Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • My dream is to artfully amalgamate our two respective styles and heritage: his classically English tastes infused with my family’s Scandinavian sensibility.
    Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The British Army amalgamated the Dragoons and the Pioneers into a single regiment, the Carolina Corps, upon their arrival in the Caribbean in December 1782.
    Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • North Dakota has had a particularly contentious relationship with the federal government over its management of public lands that intermingle with parcels owned by the state or private citizens.
    Mary Steurer, ProPublica, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Additionally, human development in fire-prone regions, especially in the wildland-urban interface, where neighborhoods intermingle with forest and grassland vegetation, has introduced new, highly flammable fuels.
    Virginia Iglesias, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025

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“Mingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingle. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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