socializing

verb

present participle of socialize
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 Why audiobook walking clubs make socializing easier Silently walking next to strangers while wearing headphones might sound antisocial. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 For workers who also spend their workday alone, that means fewer opportunities for socializing both on and off the job. — Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026 Enjoy socializing, sports events and fun activities with kids. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026 Part of that may be that students and families build routines in TK and kindergarten — establishing a wake-up time, getting to school on time, socializing with classmates — which helps with attendance as students grow older. — Edsource, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 Campbell was away working, and Bibbe was often out socializing. — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026 The witness could not say whether Wells struck his head during the fall and said Wells continued socializing afterward and did not appear injured. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 East Bay Times reported attendees sipping matcha lattes while dancing and socializing at a daytime San Jose event. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 Lower standards for material goods, for labor conditions, for socializing, for art and entertainment. — Longreads, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socializing
  1. mingling
  2. mixing
  3. associating
Verb
  • Aristocrats built grand villas here in the 19th century, and the Belle Époque architecture remains, mingling with more modern homes with private beach access.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The scent, itself, gets better with time as incense oils, cedarwood, and labdanum resin continue mingling together.
    — Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mingling
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  • The two-day program will feature more than 20 sessions, mixing keynotes, panels and master classes with practical sessions.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Ooni’s Halo is a countertop mixer with a dual-kneading function usually seen on professional machines, plus a precision dial that allows for more control of mixing speed.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixing
Verb
  • These immediate, positive reinforcements can help the brain begin associating the healthier behavior with something rewarding.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • His family said Carbone specialized in securing endorsement deals for artists who never had considered associating themselves with consumer products.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of associating

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“Socializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socializing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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