intermingle

verb

in·​ter·​min·​gle ˌin-tər-ˈmiŋ-gəl How to pronounce intermingle (audio)
intermingled; intermingling; intermingles

Examples of intermingle in a Sentence

In her short stories, science fiction and romance intermingle. thoroughly intermingle the different kinds of candy so that each bag will get a good assortment
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The Georgia Julep intermingles the fresh mint with the juicy sweetness of peach liqueur. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025 This prismatic film seamlessly intermingles the political and the personal, and both chronology and geography aren’t observed in strictly logical ways. Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 In a way, these scents intermingle and pay homage to the fragrances of the past, released by the Jil of Jil Sander, with names like Sun, Sensations, and Sport. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025 Billboard inaugurates the Hot Dance/Pop Songs this week, aiming to show which tunes that straddle the line between dance and pop—which have intermingled for many years now—throughout America. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intermingle

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intermingle was in the 15th century

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“Intermingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intermingle. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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intermingle

verb
in·​ter·​min·​gle ˌint-ər-ˈmiŋ-gəl How to pronounce intermingle (audio)

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