as in to mingle
to take part in social activities
he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of socialize
Jennifer Mundt, assistant professor of sleep medicine Life with narcolepsy: People with the sleep disorder can have trouble socializing, working at a job, driving a car or even developing close relationships.
—
Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Diwali, a five-day festival of lights (Oct. 29-Nov. 3), symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and is celebrated by socializing, exchanging gifts, and performing rituals.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
What people post on social media might be considered boastful, or celebratory depending on how an individual has been socialized.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
In fact, this is a pleasant day to socialize, enjoy sports events and fun activities with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for socialize 
Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Diwali, a five-day festival of lights (Oct. 29-Nov. 3), symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and is celebrated by socializing, exchanging gifts, and performing rituals.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
What people post on social media might be considered boastful, or celebratory depending on how an individual has been socialized.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
In fact, this is a pleasant day to socialize, enjoy sports events and fun activities with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for socialize
Thesaurus Entries Near socialize
Cite this Entry
“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialize. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share