MINGLING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

mingling 1 of 2

noun

as in mixture

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mingling

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verb

present participle of mingle

as in mixing

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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as in associating

to take part in social activities mingling at a cocktail party

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Recent Examples of mingling

Noun

In my experience, guests at other Awasis aren't much for mingling, but there are some exceptions among Brazilians, who are more likely to exchange friendly greetings after sharing a boat experience. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Primary Bedroom The mingling of prints and colors continues into the primary suite, where Jenny covered a custom headboard in Serena Dugan’s Capretto Outdoor Fabric in Flame/Fuchsia and hung a piece from local artist Whitney Stoddard. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Night Seven indulged Bon Jovi’s love for sports, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and tennis legend John McEnroe mingling backstage. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026 Others were eating macarons from the dessert trays, using the bathroom or mingling in the lobby. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 The design team removed about 90% of the plants that used to pack the area to maximize space for dancing and mingling. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 After the last pitch, the room opens up for mingling, and attendees approach whoever intrigued them. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026 More photos of the celebration posted throughout the week included coffee garnished with her portrait in foam form, the designer blowing out candles on her massive birthday cake topped with sparklers and the number 77, and her mingling with guests. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 2 July 2026 This tradition can be traced to the mingling of British and West African influences that began in the late 1600s. — Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Verb

After mingling and enjoying his namesake margarita, Fritz joined revelers on Padel Haus’ state-of-the-art indoor courts for a round of paddle ball to demonstrate some of his best serves beyond the bar. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 The meat is front and center, but mingling a toston or a spoonful of rice in the pork juices with the salsa verde steals the show. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 There was just something about the sound of the choir mingling with the voices of the congregation that made my soul rejoice and my heart sing. — Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Recent footage has offered a much closer look at his Doctor Doom, while showing the multiversal crossover already in full swing, with the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and core MCU characters all mingling in a big way. — Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026 Getting dressed up, mixing and mingling with good friends, eating great food, and toasting with special cocktails are all part of the experience. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 Not only were talent mingling up close, but various stations set up throughout the venue offered custom goodies to take home. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 Another day, the 10th-year coach might be mingling with George Kittle during a special-teams period. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 The actress and the ex-Ferrari CEO could be seen mingling with their guests at the venue, which was decorated with colorful balloons and flower arrangements. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingling

Noun

Simply prepare a simple mixture of ground meat and seasonings, roll into small meatballs, place in a skillet and cover with a wonton wrapper.

— Kate Williams, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Although El-Sayed has never said anything nearly as inflammatory as the sorts of comments Piker makes routinely, his mixture of anti-Zionism and populism treats pro-Israel activism as a nefarious and all-pervasive force.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixture

Verb

Veteran Emari Demercado should start the season as the third-down passing back, with Brashard Smith mixing in as a gadget piece and kick returner.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Trying to fit Hinduism into Western categories of theisms diverges from the tradition’s diverse history of ideas while mixing internal understandings with European perspectives and categories.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixing

Verb

The web now contains one more independent page associating that company with a particular problem, category or use case.

— Mat Golubovic, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
For creators, attending a Grand Slam can signal something to their audiences beyond an interest in tennis; for brands, the appeal lies partly in associating themselves with that cachet.

— Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of associating

Noun

The latest leg of the sell-off is a reflection of a mix of high government debt issuance, an oil-price shock that has reignited inflation concerns and expectations that central banks may keep monetary policy tighter for longer.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Today’s ideas about what is stylish come from a wider mix of influencers, brands and everyday consumers.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of mix

Verb

The calculation refers to nominal total returns, combining coupon income and changes in the bond's market price.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
By combining central load absorption, multi-axis flexibility, and active retraction control, the Robotrax system offers plant engineers and system integrators a reliable path toward maximizing robot uptime and reducing total operational costs.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of combining

Noun

As potential intermingling threatened this segregation, a white sergeant started berating the Black troops who already had their trays, shouting at them to dump their food and clear the room.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
This intermingling will most likely result in the release of non-indigenous species in the Gulf region.

— Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of intermingling

Verb

Was Zeuxis’s imitation in this instance a case of gathering (breaking up the models, then collecting and aggregating pieces) or a case of transformation (merging and blending some parts or traits into a smooth and seamless new whole)?

— Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Her retro style has become something of a signature, merging retro silhouettes with modern fabrics and textures.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of merging

Noun

Unlike mainstream fusion projects such as tokamaks, the Texatron does not rely on giant superconducting magnets to hold a thin gas in place for long periods.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Plus, Sumosan nails Japanese fusion cuisine, fresh sushi and creative cocktails by the beach.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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