socializing

verb

present participle of socialize
as in mingling
to take part in social activities he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends

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Recent Examples of socializing Nearly six in 10 college graduates spent an evening socializing with a neighbor in the past year, compared with fewer than half of Americans with a high school education or less. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 Teenagers and young adults spend more time online and in front of screens than previous generations did, meaning younger Americans are socializing remotely. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 Similar statistics were reported in a 2025 American Time Use Survey, which found people spending less time socializing and more time playing video games or using social media. — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 In the old layout, cooking and socializing competed for the same square footage. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 What the science says about socializing in person The instinct behind social shopping tracks with what researchers have long said about human connection. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Scientific research links regular in-person socializing with sharper thinking and better mental health, so time spent hanging out at the mall may be doing more than filling an afternoon. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026 Teenagers are socializing more with AI chatbots, raising concerns about the technology’s effect on mental health. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 There’s also a vibrant nightlife scene rife with outdoor markets and cafés great for socializing, and the high-speed train system connects you to many major cities throughout Europe, making travel easy. — Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socializing
  1. mingling
  2. mixing
  3. associating
Verb
  • Another day, the 10th-year coach might be mingling with George Kittle during a special-teams period.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The actress and the ex-Ferrari CEO could be seen mingling with their guests at the venue, which was decorated with colorful balloons and flower arrangements.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of mingling
Verb
  • Add the softened butter a few tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Shelton cruised from there, mixing his primary weapons in with athletic defense that garnered big reactions from the Montreal crowd and deflated Nakashima even more.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixing
Verb
  • His sensitive book-hound son Emiliano (Lorenzo Urso) is Giuliano’s best friend, but Sebastiano forbids him from associating with the Arca family.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • When snacks aren't available, children will stop associating your bag with snacks and will eventually no longer expect them.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of associating

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