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socialize

[soh-shuh-lahyz] / ˈsoʊ ʃəˌlaɪz /
VERB
be friendly at gatherings
Synonyms
STRONGEST
entertain get around mingle
STRONG
associate club consort fraternize hobnob join league mix
WEAK
chum with get about get-together go out hang around with hang out keep company make advances make the rounds pal around run with tie up with
Antonyms
STRONG
disagree disassociate disconnect disjoin dissociate divide separate sever
WEAK
exclude shun

Example Sentences

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While tech giants have been laying off workers, they’ve also been investing heavily in technology that could disrupt how people work and socialize.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Consumers have cut back spending—thanks to higher prices, and a shift toward healthier habits and alternative ways to relax and socialize.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The shelter system has come under fire for failing to exercise and socialize dogs properly even without the complication of illness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

She covers X, xAI and other tech companies, and is interested in the ways AI is reshaping industries, how we socialize and what it’s like to be a young person online.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Mollie Burkhart began again to socialize and attend church.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann