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 However, don't panic if your kitty was never socialized, or if they were taken from their mom too young. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025 Prepare for an afternoon of sipping, socializing and shopping when the Pacific Beach Woman’s Club hosts its fourth annual High Tea fundraiser on Saturday, April 26. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025 And so much of what felt just revelatory and joyful about our early tours, was getting to feel just like I was being socialized as a trans person, instead of as just this lump of coal. Juan Velasquez, Them., 4 Apr. 2025 Within the store, the boutique owner has worked to create a cozy, relaxing atmosphere that includes a large table where crafters can socialize, knit and crochet together. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2025.

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