intermingle

verb

in·​ter·​min·​gle ˌin-tər-ˈmiŋ-gəl How to pronounce intermingle (audio)
intermingled; intermingling; intermingles
Synonyms of interminglenext

Examples of intermingle in a Sentence

In her short stories, science fiction and romance intermingle. thoroughly intermingle the different kinds of candy so that each bag will get a good assortment
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As a result, any DNA that finds its way inside the cell has the potential to become intermingled with the genome and be incorporated permanently. John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026 Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance This Category recognizes excellence in singles and tracks that consist of a type and style of song and/or performance that cannot properly be intermingled with present forms of pop music. Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 June 2026 Touches of navy, coral, and orange intermingle with artwork like beach photography on the walls. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Soccer and money have always intermingled. Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for intermingle

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intermingle was in the 15th century

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“Intermingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intermingle. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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intermingle

verb
in·​ter·​min·​gle ˌint-ər-ˈmiŋ-gəl How to pronounce intermingle (audio)

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