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
Girls are often socialized from childhood to be nice in a way that boys are not socialized to be nice.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
This may include differences in processing senses, thinking, physically moving, communicating, socializing and going about daily living.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Most dogs tend to socialize and form closer bonds with dogs who share similar energy, personality, and play styles.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
This is a great day for creative activities and socializing with others.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
This may include differences in processing senses, thinking, physically moving, communicating, socializing and going about daily living.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Most dogs tend to socialize and form closer bonds with dogs who share similar energy, personality, and play styles.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
This is a great day for creative activities and socializing with others.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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