as in mingling
to take part in social activities
he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends
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Recent Examples of socializing
Think expansive pools and a spa, a gourmet restaurant and bar, an elegant lounge and card rooms, and interior and exterior gathering spaces that are perfect for socializing while maintaining a sense of privacy and exclusivity.
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Gl Homes,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Long before the pandemic, Americans began spending more time alone and less time socializing in person.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The problem is my husband still likes socializing with them.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
The indictment included photographs of Zhu and Frank Carone socializing at Zhu's Long Island home in June 2022, a time when the indictment said Zhu and Chen's efforts to secure an Emergency Shelter Contract through other means were stalling.
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Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Amenities essentially elevate multifamily properties from mere housing to socializing hubs where residents can find benefits from wellness to entertainment to hobbies and personal connections.
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Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Everyone looked fantastic, a drink in hand, milling about the grounds, socializing, seeing and being seen.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
While living with the Aka, Hewlett found that fathers of babies had them within arm’s reach half the time, often carrying them while working or socializing.
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Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
The living room functions as a fluid space—less a room for socializing than a home for their objects.
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Aditi Sharma,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
Gl Homes,
Miami Herald,
2 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
The problem is my husband still likes socializing with them.
—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
The indictment included photographs of Zhu and Frank Carone socializing at Zhu's Long Island home in June 2022, a time when the indictment said Zhu and Chen's efforts to secure an Emergency Shelter Contract through other means were stalling.
—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Amenities essentially elevate multifamily properties from mere housing to socializing hubs where residents can find benefits from wellness to entertainment to hobbies and personal connections.
—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Everyone looked fantastic, a drink in hand, milling about the grounds, socializing, seeing and being seen.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
While living with the Aka, Hewlett found that fathers of babies had them within arm’s reach half the time, often carrying them while working or socializing.
—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
The living room functions as a fluid space—less a room for socializing than a home for their objects.
—
Aditi Sharma,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socializing
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Open-seating dining also encourages mingling, with one table in the restaurant always set for five.
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Once inside the cozy cottage, you'll be smacked with the pleasant aroma of toasty sourdough and Benton's bacon, mingling in perfect harmony with poached eggs.
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For seven seasons, a hodgepodge crew mixing Starfleet and the rebellious Maquis put aside their differences after they got zapped 70,000 lightyears away from Earth, deep into the uncharted Delta Quadrant.
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Always avoid mixing bleach with vinegar, ammonia, or other cleaning products, as this can create dangerous fumes, Glazer says.
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And somewhere in the mix is a new technology facility that many are associating with a data center.
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Campbell argues that Latchford’s donations helped bolster his credibility as a scholar by associating his name with top institutions.
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“Socializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socializing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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