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. 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 See All Example Sentences for socialize

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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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