socialize
verb (used with object)
to make social; make fit for life in companionship with others.
socializing
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present participleof socialize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Speaking of that: It’s not too late to join our series of challenges to help you rediscover the beauty of socializing in a pre-smartphone era.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
So after reading what felt like the hundredth article declaring that my generation had abandoned alcohol, nightlife and socializing altogether, I started wondering whether I was missing something.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
The findings suggest that everyday patterns, such as waking, eating, working, socializing, and going to bed at similar times, may support better overall well-being.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
They are stripped of their passports, assigned minders, forbidden from socializing with the locals, and in some cases forbidden to go out after 6 p.m.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Move from circle to circle, socializing with everyone like they all know each other?
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
