intermingle

verb

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

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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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They are believed to intermingle with DNA and play a role in regulating gene activity. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for intermingle

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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intermingle

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

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