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
During this casual gathering in the ground floor meeting room, attendees can socialize with friends and neighbors while playing board games, doing puzzles, coloring and enjoying coffee.
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
To reduce your risk, consider tracking your alcohol intake, understanding standard drink sizes, and finding healthier ways to relax or socialize.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
Also potluck lunch, socializing, fossil hunting and camping.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Women, by contrast, tend to socialize via conversation, which texting closely mimics.
—Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
To reduce your risk, consider tracking your alcohol intake, understanding standard drink sizes, and finding healthier ways to relax or socialize.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
Also potluck lunch, socializing, fossil hunting and camping.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Women, by contrast, tend to socialize via conversation, which texting closely mimics.
—Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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