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 Woodall noted how Wesley has also socialized with older peers in the school, including Woodall’s third-grade students. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 Long before the pandemic, Americans began spending more time alone and less time socializing in person. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 29 June 2026 People sensitive to heat tend to isolate themselves, stay indoors and not socialize as much during summertime. Mark Prussin, CBS News, 29 June 2026 That requires wrenching social changes in how people eat, socialize, and move through nature? Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialize
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  • At the 51st Redken Symposium, salon owners and hair professionals from all over the globe mingled at the educational event to learn and connect over the latest cutting-edge news in all things hair.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Families with wizards and wizards-in-training had a chance to mingle with professors of the magical arts based on themes in the Harry Potter books.
    Greg Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
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  • Wall Street was mixed in light trading early Thursday as chip stocks fell further and oil prices dipped near their levels before the Iran war began.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • As the amiable leader of Shinyribs, Russell and his colleagues mix rock, country, Texas blues, New Orleans funk, Memphis soul and more into an enjoyable, good-timey, bar-band blend.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026
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  • Valentine and Suarez did not respond to letters mailed to addresses that appeared to be associated with them.
    David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sent a letter Tuesday informing Anthropic co-founder Tom Brown of the decision, citing Anthropic’s close coordination and cooperation with government officials to address risks associated with its models.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 1 July 2026

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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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