mingle

verb

ˈmiŋ-gəl How to pronounce mingle (audio)
Definition of minglenext
1
as in to combine
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout the site where the river and the ocean mingle their waters to form a broad estuary

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2
as in to mix
to take part in social activities mingling at a cocktail party

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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

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Recent Examples of mingle Dressed in a black Schiaparelli dress with gold, chain-link straps, Williams tucked into a corner booth with friends, while Laviscourt made the rounds to mingle with the crowd while enjoying DJ sets from Toro y Moi and DJ Desiree. —Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025 On the platform, around the clock, the racket of metal bore pipes and machinery, the drilling grime and the speckled mud mingled with the quieter, cleaner work of scientists in trailers converted to pristine labs and processing posts. —Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025 These events not only rival theaters for capacity, but their multipurpose nature allows people to mix and mingle around the film. —Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025 During a 10-minute intermission, Goldsberry and Soo mingled with fans and took selfies, and Disney CEO Bob Iger was spotted making his way through the crowd. —Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingle
  1. combine
  2. mix
  3. merge
  4. socialize
  5. integrate
  6. blend
  7. amalgamate
  8. intermingle
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  • The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The country now surpasses the cocaine production of South American countries Peru and Bolivia combined.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of combine
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  • Still, the trouble with grafting modern assumptions onto distant historical eras is that the two usually mix like oil and water.
    — Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Markets were mixed in Asia on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 adding more than 1% to hit an all-time high, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell.
    — Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of mix
Verb
  • By merging the longstanding New Currents and Kim Jiseok programs, BIFF has created a more impactful platform exclusively dedicated to Asian cinema.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Church leadership announced that four of them — one in Liberty City, one in Miami Gardens and two in Pompano — would be merging but two other sites in West Park and Dania Beach were being appraised and prepared to be sold.
    — Lauren Costantino September 20, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Definition of merge
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  • To say the least, wine is a big part of Spanish culture—it's enjoyed to socialize with friends at local bars, to accompany meals, or as a pre- or post-dinner drink.
    — Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Lifestyle changes that are part of the diet include eating with friends and family, socializing over meals, mindfully eating favorite foods, as well as mindful movement and exercise.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of socialize
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  • There’s some good advice on how to integrate the Infinity Stones into tabletop stories.
    — Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Grok is what happens when a mercurical man of tremendous wealth and influence builds one of the world’s most powerful AI models and then integrates it into a major social-media platform that has become, under his direction, a hub for white supremacy.
    — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of integrate
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  • Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Usher, Meagan Good, and Jay-Z joined events that blended music, style, and philanthropy, reminding us just how many lanes the culture continues to dominate.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of blend
Verb
  • Effective plan design includes outside advisory support to elicit all stakeholder voices, facilitate consensus and amalgamate them into a seamless vision.
    — Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
  • Practical Talmudists parsed the law and amalgamated the afternoon and the evening.
    — David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of amalgamate
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  • The scrawled text intermingles with the yellow lines emanating from the eyes, further extending the emotional narrative.
    — Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • There are classic fashion spreads on coats and must-have bags, intermingled with more surprising, niche stories, like a profile on the French design collective Inventaire or an interview with emerging photographer Jude Lartey.
    — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Definition of intermingle

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