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How is the word mingle different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of mingle are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When might amalgamate be a better fit than mingle?

While the synonyms amalgamate and mingle are close in meaning, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is blend a more appropriate choice than mingle?

In some situations, the words blend and mingle are roughly equivalent. However, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

Where would coalesce be a reasonable alternative to mingle?

The words coalesce and mingle are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When could commingle be used to replace mingle?

The synonyms commingle and mingle are sometimes interchangeable, but commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can fuse be used instead of mingle?

Although the words fuse and mingle have much in common, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When is it sensible to use merge instead of mingle?

While in some cases nearly identical to mingle, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When would mix be a good substitute for mingle?

The words mix and mingle can be used in similar contexts, but mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mingle Dressed in a black Schiaparelli dress with gold, chain-link straps, Williams tucked into a corner booth with friends, while Laviscourt made the rounds to mingle with the crowd while enjoying DJ sets from Toro y Moi and DJ Desiree. Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025 On the platform, around the clock, the racket of metal bore pipes and machinery, the drilling grime and the speckled mud mingled with the quieter, cleaner work of scientists in trailers converted to pristine labs and processing posts. Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025 These events not only rival theaters for capacity, but their multipurpose nature allows people to mix and mingle around the film. Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025 During a 10-minute intermission, Goldsberry and Soo mingled with fans and took selfies, and Disney CEO Bob Iger was spotted making his way through the crowd. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingle
Verb
  • The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The country now surpasses the cocaine production of South American countries Peru and Bolivia combined.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In Otsuki’s collection, elements of the Japanese salaryman mixed with the urbanity of Gere’s Julian Kay create a compelling blend of references that ultimately play to each designer’s strength.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • For bourbon lovers, mix up a Gold Rush (all those recipes are below).
    Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The lakehouse merges with the best of both worlds.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • With masses equivalent to millions or even billions of suns, supermassive black holes are too massive to have been born from dying stars; instead, it is theorized that they are created when smaller black holes collide and merge, and a chain of progressively larger and larger mergers.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Younger generations are reportedly less likely to socialize in person and less likely to enjoy, let alone voluntarily engage in, unscripted, spontaneous conversation.
    Linda-Marie Barrett September 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Angie Silvy While about a third of the square footage at Even House is dedicated to golf—simulator bays and a putting course—the vast majority of the space is given over to food and beverage, wellness, working and socializing.
    Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The plan is to drop the first episode alongside the trial, see how things unfold in court, and, if possible, integrate relevant trial developments into the following episodes.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Lauren said the future was still wide open and that Ask Ralph could eventually become voice-activated, integrate the Collection business or be added to other platforms.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Usher, Meagan Good, and Jay-Z joined events that blended music, style, and philanthropy, reminding us just how many lanes the culture continues to dominate.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Effective plan design includes outside advisory support to elicit all stakeholder voices, facilitate consensus and amalgamate them into a seamless vision.
    Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
  • Practical Talmudists parsed the law and amalgamated the afternoon and the evening.
    David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Applause intermingled with tears as the families of the Camp Mystic campers and counselors looked on, many with small children fidgeting in their Sunday-best attire behind the governor.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Looking ahead, as hardware and software become even more intermingled, the CTO saw a clear answer to how the teams could work together.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Mingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingle. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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