socialize
verb (used with object)
to make social; make fit for life in companionship with others.
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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“The core group that worked on this infrastructure bill has been socializing on the boat together for a long time,” said Coons.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 5, 2021