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 Meanwhile, accept invitations to party and socialize. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 July 2025 Also potluck lunch, socializing, fossil hunting and camping. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2025 Multiple lounge areas and an open fireplace make socializing easy. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 July 2025 Involve teams in idea generation and creating solutions, and determine appropriate avenues to socialize their contributions. Camille Nicita, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for socialize
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  • The atmosphere invites mingling between locals and travelers alike, sharing family-style platters, glasses of wine, and stories from Dubrovnik's vibrant food scene.
    Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • Prince mingled with Lee Iacocca and James Carville as Annie Leibovitz snapped photos.
    Michael Grynbaum, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
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  • Brown points out that this is particularly important in a city like Chicago, with its array of neighborhoods and the multitude of cultures and languages that mix and meld into the spirit of the city.
    John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
  • All-day restaurant Daisy’s Café mixes global flavors with Kenyan flair, and the results are tremendous.
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025

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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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