mingle

verb

ˈmiŋ-gəl How to pronounce mingle (audio)
Definition of minglenext
1
as in to combine
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout the site where the river and the ocean mingle their waters to form a broad estuary

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2
as in to mix
to take part in social activities mingling at a cocktail party

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How is the word mingle different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of mingle are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When might amalgamate be a better fit than mingle?

While the synonyms amalgamate and mingle are close in meaning, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is blend a more appropriate choice than mingle?

In some situations, the words blend and mingle are roughly equivalent. However, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

Where would coalesce be a reasonable alternative to mingle?

The words coalesce and mingle are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When could commingle be used to replace mingle?

The synonyms commingle and mingle are sometimes interchangeable, but commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can fuse be used instead of mingle?

Although the words fuse and mingle have much in common, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When is it sensible to use merge instead of mingle?

While in some cases nearly identical to mingle, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When would mix be a good substitute for mingle?

The words mix and mingle can be used in similar contexts, but mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mingle The mood was upbeat as families with young children and folks toting free saplings mingled among gorgeous rain barrels, electric vehicles, and exotic animals while live steel pan music filled the air. —Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025 Packs of tourists mingled with commuters and a few stray pigeons in the waiting hall. —Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2025 Demands Of The Global Working Village In companies often operating across multiple countries, each with its unique economic landscape, there are often nationalities mingling with each other. —Raul Handa, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 An after-party followed at Coco, located beneath the vaults of Opéra Garnier, where champagne flowed and the beautiful people mingled. —Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingle
  1. combine
  2. mix
  3. merge
  4. socialize
  5. integrate
  6. blend
  7. amalgamate
  8. intermingle
Verb
  • An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The rug combines neutral and rich colors and blends with various decor styles.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of combine
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  • Simply mix up your behavior and choose to walk or roll while listening to quality discussions with longer formats, soothing voices, that offer stepwise solutions.
    — Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Despite being a relatively simple design of tiny flicks mixed with dots, nail technicians somehow stretched this look into at least 50 different variations back then.
    — Thalía Henao, Allure, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of mix
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  • Throughout the book, in an attempt to merge urban fantasy with pastoral otherness, Lin brings up smartphones, high-rises, subways, the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
    — Aditi Sriram, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Palo Alto’s decision to merge Prisma Cloud and Cortex CDR to create Cortex Cloud shows where the industry is going (disclosure: Palo Alto Networks is a partner of Tamnoon).
    — Ran Nahmias, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of merge
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  • Iconic Food and Beverages Fiesta food favorites are served at food booths or food trucks in a style similar to fair food and are meant to be enjoyed while strolling, sipping, socializing, and swaying to the music.
    — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Having her decide to finally, for once, socialize after work is a nice button.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of socialize
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  • But there was still a long road ahead in fully integrating women into mountain culture.
    — Cassidy Randall, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Wilmore and Williams were integrated with the Crew-9 mission in September under a plan NASA laid out months ago.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of integrate
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  • The space showcased an extensive collection of high jewelry watches, demonstrating Bulgari’s mastery in blending horology with haute jewelry.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • It is blended with rosemary leaf, Ceylon cinnamon bark, lemon balm, rose centifolia petals, and vitamin B6.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of blend
Verb
  • The current generation of AI works by amalgamating existing data, analyzing common patterns and predicting a best-fit solution.
    — Steve Rodda, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Things that have been intentionally kept separate for centuries in our system are all now being hoarded and amalgamated by people who weren’t elected.
    — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of amalgamate
Verb
  • But even those bloodlines became intermingled in a hurry.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
  • It is staged in this quaint Tyrolean hamlet of 8,000 residents, and each year attracts 45,000 paying fans, as well as celebrities and politicians who intermingle with depraved commoners like few places in the winter world.
    — Devon O’Neil, Outside Online, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of intermingle

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