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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 The following days gave fans the opportunity to mix and mingle with their favorite stars, including Chad Michael Murray (Lucas Scott), James Lafferty (Nathan Scott), Sophia Bush (Brooke Davis), Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley James Scott) and many more. Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Yes, Golden Bachelor/ette alums will be mingling with the younguns this season in Paradise, so get your pickleball paddles ready! Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025 Of course, do not let cats mingle with backyard chickens. Jen Reeder, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 Its own roster of personalities often mingle on screen with top pros like Bryson DeChambeau and Rickyie Fowler. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingle
Verb
  • At least half of the Yankees’ regular lineup is using them as Jazz Chisholm Jr, Anthony Volpe, Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt and Austin Wells combined for nine of the 15 homers.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The grand sky view, combined with the spectacular night sky without the glow of urban lights, makes this a perfect location to gaze at the Milky Way or enjoy the mystery of the desert washed in the glow of moonlight.
    Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • These plants swap out radioactive fuel rods and a water-coolant system with a salt slurry mixed with nuclear fuel and offer myriad benefits over their older brethren.
    Michael Franco, New Atlas, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Despite expansions over the latest six consecutive months through March, new orders have been mixed over the past two years, reflecting expansions in 15 of the past 24 months.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The network has also had a fairly quiet development season, with just a handful of projects in the works, among them a potential Rookie spinoff (ABC and Hulu merged their development teams under Simran Sethi six months ago).
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
  • It was merge time on this week’s episode of Survivor 48 as all 13 players converged on a single beach.
    EW.com, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • And so much of what felt just revelatory and joyful about our early tours, was getting to feel just like I was being socialized as a trans person, instead of as just this lump of coal.
    Juan Velasquez, Them., 4 Apr. 2025
  • Also potluck lunch, socializing, fossil hunting and camping.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Even though bringing an integrating wellness program to the resort blurs the line between a casino and a resort hotel, Barry sees it as a worthwhile.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • According to Forbes, Cooper's plan could be integrated into the existing student loan servicing infrastructure without the need for major technological changes.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Carrot Wellington This vegetarian main highlights roasted carrots two ways: glazed as the center of the Wellington, and blended to form the tender filling.
    Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
  • By blending digital and traditional methods, businesses can create seamless customer journeys that maximize reach and engagement.
    Sam Nelson, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The current generation of AI works by amalgamating existing data, analyzing common patterns and predicting a best-fit solution.
    Steve Rodda, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Things that have been intentionally kept separate for centuries in our system are all now being hoarded and amalgamated by people who weren’t elected.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • They are believed to intermingle with DNA and play a role in regulating gene activity.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The Georgia Julep intermingles the fresh mint with the juicy sweetness of peach liqueur.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025

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“Mingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingle. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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