mingle
Americanverb (used without object)
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to become mixed, blended, or united.
The herbs and spices mingled to produce an exquisite odor that permeated the house.
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to associate, mix, or interact in company with others, as at a social event.
At the party she mingled with some interesting people.
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to join or take part with others, as in activities or causes.
I used to like his blog, but he’s started to mingle with bigots.
verb (used with object)
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to mix or combine; put together in a mixture; blend.
During much of history, noble families mingled their bloodlines and forged new alliances.
- Synonyms:
- intermix, intermingle, commingle
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to unite, join, or conjoin.
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to associate in company.
a hostess who mingles diplomats with executives.
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to form by mixing; compound; concoct.
noun
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mingles, two or more single, unrelated adults who live together.
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a social event at which people associate, mix, or interact with others.
The Chamber of Commerce hosted a mingle for the town's small business owners to kick off their Buy Local campaign.
verb
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to mix or cause to mix
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to come into close association
Related Words
See mix.
Other Word Forms
- minglement noun
- mingler noun
- remingle verb
- unmingled adjective
- well-mingled adjective
Etymology
Origin of mingle
First recorded in 1425–75; Late Middle English menglen, frequentative of meng(en) “to mix,” Old English mengan; cognate with Dutch, German mengen ) + -(e)len; -le
Example Sentences
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It also meant personally designing a campus in Murray Hill where departments were spread apart, so that scientists and engineers would be forced to walk, mingle and engage in serendipitous conversations and debate ideas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
She adds: "I think it's an amazing idea - Tilly gets to mingle with mainstream children and they get a better understanding of children with additional needs."
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Under high heat, they collapse and burst, releasing juices that mingle with the chorizo’s spiced fat.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
Colorful ceramic fruits, vegetables and flowers mingle on a table covered with myriad serving vessels, all handbuilt in Payawal’s studio, which looks out into her abundant kitchen garden.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Yet even so, they appeared to mingle with others of far greater wealth, and no one took offense.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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