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
Get Your Butt Outside: Since the pandemic, too many of us have been living like hermits, working from home and socializing from home.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 July 2025
The current owner says their favorite part is the pilot house, which was designed for socializing with friends.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
Members of the cooperative also designed and built Plaza Luisa Cuesta, a public square that created open space in an otherwise dense neighborhood for residents to gather and socialize.
—Daniela Sanjinés, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
In the scene, the characters dance, drink and socialize with locals.
—Darah Derios, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 July 2025
The current owner says their favorite part is the pilot house, which was designed for socializing with friends.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
Members of the cooperative also designed and built Plaza Luisa Cuesta, a public square that created open space in an otherwise dense neighborhood for residents to gather and socialize.
—Daniela Sanjinés, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
In the scene, the characters dance, drink and socialize with locals.
—Darah Derios, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialize
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The gorgeous blooms mingle well with other flowers, making an ideal addition to perennial borders and butterfly gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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In those clubs, people mingled and danced to rock tunes not scientifically formulated for rug cutting.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
25 July 2025
Verb
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In camp, Martin has been practicing with the third-team defense, with some second-team reps mixed in.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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One option is to mix a couple of drops of dish soap with warm water in a large bucket and scrub the items with a non-abrasive brush or sponge.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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