mingle
verb (used without object)
to become mixed, blended, or united.
mingling
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present participleof mingle.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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I often opt for a more casual birthday celebration, as I’ve always felt that group dinners in restaurants are overrated and overpriced, and they’re also not optimal for mingling.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
They came from different walks of life—plumbers and small-business owners, mingling with corporate middle managers and stay-at-home parents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Cells with greater compartment mingling tended to have lower overall levels of gene activity.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
Demographics for Unusual Tuesday range from late teens to septuagenarians, mingling and meandering as they await the start of the show.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
The benches were crowded, townsfolk and farmers mingling freely with all manner of travelers.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
