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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

Examples of mingle in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web Around 80 members of the AD PRO Directory joined the Nickey Kehoe team and AD’s West Coast editor, Mayer Rus, to introduce new products, mingle with fellow designers, and talk all things decorating. Carly Olson, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024 De Sarno mingled with Ricky Martin, Colman Domingo and others. Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024 Partygoers in stilt-like heals and technicolor wings mingled as DJ Questlove spun pop classics, the walls shaking with bass from Gwen Stefani and Lizzo anthems, and at a corner booth Bethenny Frankel, clad in a Wonder Woman suit, twisted to the beat with one foot on the table. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 Longtime television personality Samantha Brown will host an Oceania Cruises sailing next year on the company’s newest ship, allowing guests to mingle with the travel expert. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mingle 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingle
Verb
  • The profile combined with a semi-tight sidecut offers a balance of float in powder and dependable edge-hold in hardpack.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • These basic tests, combined with age and medical history, are enough to make a clear diagnosis.
    Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Different species of salmon are occasionally mixed up.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Add the pureed carrots, beans and broth and mix well.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The resort’s seven freshwater pools, including the infinity pool which seems to merge with the ocean, offer stunning settings for pre-wedding gatherings or post-ceremony relaxation for the guests.
    Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Lowe moved to the Republic when the two papers merged in 1996.
    Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Jennifer Mundt, assistant professor of sleep medicine Life with narcolepsy: People with the sleep disorder can have trouble socializing, working at a job, driving a car or even developing close relationships.
    Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Diwali, a five-day festival of lights (Oct. 29-Nov. 3), symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and is celebrated by socializing, exchanging gifts, and performing rituals.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • As with most Kias, the interior features loads of technology including a panoramic curved display that integrates two 12.3-inch screens.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Going forward, LinkedIn is also another example of how AI can be integrated into the software and cloud giant’s various businesses.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • After blending and bottling the finished wine has enticing aromas of cardamom, citrus blossom, and honeysuckle.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
  • It’s got three presets for crushing ice, making a smoothie, or blending frozen drinks, along with five different manual speed options—all controlled by one dial.
    Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The album amalgamates this twilight mood into a cohesive, moody, sometimes melancholic, often achingly pretty 34 minutes of music.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Since the coming of Thriller, Michael Jackson took on the task of amalgamating his music videos with cinematic vignettes, as evidenced in works that followed the record-breaking film.
    Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Additionally, human development in fire-prone regions, especially in the wildland-urban interface, where neighborhoods intermingle with forest and grassland vegetation, has introduced new, highly flammable fuels.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
  • At Çatalhöyük, archaeologists have found human bones intermingled with cattle bones in burials and refuse heaps.
    R. Alexander Bentley, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024

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“Mingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingle. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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