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 Ahead of his arrival, top Republican lawmakers and Cabinet officials are seen mingling. —Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025 The event itself has become a subject of unease among journalists and others who question the optics of the press mingling with high-profile government officials at a swanky soiree. —Theresa Braine, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025 Plump shrimp and beef meatballs mingle in a sultry tomato sauce, enriched with dark chocolate and almonds. —Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025 Peter’s ashes had waited a long time, but finally they were mingled with Monica’s. —New York Times, 6 Apr. 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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  • On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.
    — Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Feather said Duolingo can combine mobile gaming and language learning, bringing its total addressable market to $220 billion.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of combine
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  • However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Never mix with other cleaners or chemical products.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Definition of mix
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  • Some marketplaces will merge, while others will be absorbed by larger players looking to expand their footprint.
    — Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • So was a statement that the company would merge with another firm, according to the indictment.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Definition of merge
Verb
  • Instead of heading out to a bar with friends, young people opt to socialize in a tea shop.
    — Jasmine Ting, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
  • In the early days of RP, when the mode was less well-known, that chance to socialize often meant that people with vastly different ideological and cultural backgrounds would play together.
    — Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
Definition of socialize
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  • To further integrate the environment, use natural materials such as oak and mixed hardwood.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Then the hope is that over time the company starts integrating that into their work and the performance in an unselfconscious way.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of integrate
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  • Read Next California Estate designed ‘to blend with the river and foothills’ lists near Fresno.
    — TJ Macias, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In Canada, many producers ferment and distill the different grains in the mash bill separately and then blend them post-distillation.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Definition of blend
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  • The current generation of AI works by amalgamating existing data, analyzing common patterns and predicting a best-fit solution.
    — Steve Rodda, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Things that have been intentionally kept separate for centuries in our system are all now being hoarded and amalgamated by people who weren’t elected.
    — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of amalgamate
Verb
  • This means there are many strains that can intermingle to create novel strains that people’s immune systems have not encountered before – and are therefore not primed to fight.
    — Hanna D. Paton, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
  • This is the most thematically logical order to engage with the Beatles that allows both the cold, hard facts of the band to intermingle with the fantasy and mythos of the music.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of intermingle

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