Definition of socializenext
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 In modern times, sports and games have evolved into a lucrative and competitive industry, while other leisure activities, such as card and video games, can be competitive or just serve as a way to unwind or socialize. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 In Chile in 1983, the finance minister’s refusal to socialize private foreign debt drew a cut-off in vital trade credit — oil tankers en route to Santiago turned around — until, under duress, the government relented. Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026 From healthcare and banking to working and socializing, more and more of life is happening online. Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026 In other words, to learn to socialize. Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize
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  • Guests mingled around the offering of Overseas models, rare Les Collectionneurs vintage pieces, and a Cabinotiers salon where one-of-a-kind pieces are on display—to name just a few of the watchmaking highlights.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Weeks later, the couple attended the Ascot together, where Phillips introduced Sperling to the King, while the couple also mingled with his cousins in the royal enclosure.
    Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • Check subscriptions, compare a few price quotes, and choose quality over clutter, especially if your budget talks keep getting delayed or mixed between emails and texts.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Add one fourth of meringue and mix until incorporated.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • That can help with weight loss, which is associated with reducing hot flashes and night sweats.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • For one project, Cohen tried to disrupt a protein associated with insulin resistance and diabetes.
    Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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