intermingle

verb

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

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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Sometimes the music becomes a fog intermingling with the dry smoke that encircles the characters on stage. Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 8 May 2025 Today, researchers suspect that there are around two million bones inside the crypt, intermingled with ceramics, coins, and clothing. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2025 Balance is the key here, with notes of chocolate, roasted espresso, and maple intermingling with earthy, grassy, peppery bursts of agave from start to finish. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025 The two sides of the Charlotte family did not intermingle, Burrell says. Michael Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intermingle

Word History

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 18 May. 2025.

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intermingle

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

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