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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 Sentences

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Recent Examples of mingle As attendees mingled with other creators and YouTube execs like CEO Neal Mohan and CMO Danielle Tiedt, the night unfolded with a deeper theme: emerging creators honoring the trailblazing pioneers who set the stage for authentic AAPI presence on YouTube over a decade ago. Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 In her lobster blanquette, shellfish mingle in a sea of indulgent, umami-rich sauce: beurre blanc, flavored with soy and shiro dashi to give it uncommon depth. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024 The stars mingled, read their cue cards and watched the monitors offstage. Times Photography Staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024 Erin gets too drunk and accepts a ride home from the recently single and ready to mingle James Spader’s Robert California. Elizabeth Entenman, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mingle 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingle
Verb
  • The win over South Carolina, combined with a 14-0 start, has vaulted UCLA to the top spot in the national polls for the first time in program history.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Maher has more than 8 million followers combined on Instagram and TikTok.
    ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Enter, pre-fall 25—a culmination of the seasons, such as summer staples like billowy skirts and dresses, mixed with early fall favorites like suede handbags, knee-high boots, and cropped jackets.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Despite suggesting it be mixed with a milk frother, this one didn’t offer much froth on its own, but foamed up with the help of some milk.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The overall figures do not include Forever 21. Before merging into Catalyst Brands, JCPenney was owned by Simon, Brookfield and Authentic.
    David Moin, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Garner merged with Garrison Financial Corp. in 2005, headed by Tom Garrison, the son of Arkansas Freightways founder Sheridan Garrison.
    Alex Golden, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • To reduce your risk, consider tracking your alcohol intake, understanding standard drink sizes, and finding healthier ways to relax or socialize.
    Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Also potluck lunch, socializing, fossil hunting and camping.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Spain and Denmark serve as compelling examples, integrating e-invoicing within their comprehensive tax transformation initiatives.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The device seamlessly integrates with a smartphone app, allowing users to access real-time data and long-term physiological records.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Or a spicy pineapple margarita blended with bits of damiana, a shrub known for its tiny, aromatic flowers.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
  • By the end of the six-episode season, this narrative has lapsed into mawkishness, despite strong performances from Gilpin (who’s made a career on blending grit with vulnerability) and Kitsch, a perennially underrated actor who broke out in Berg’s Friday Night Lights.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • My dream is to artfully amalgamate our two respective styles and heritage: his classically English tastes infused with my family’s Scandinavian sensibility.
    Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The British Army amalgamated the Dragoons and the Pioneers into a single regiment, the Carolina Corps, upon their arrival in the Caribbean in December 1782.
    Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Lobster Blanquette, Le B. Chef Angie Mar’s Le B. is a glorious spot—a lush and cool throwback to the New York of the 1980s and ‘90s, where her love of decadent French fare is intermingled with her own history and heritage in exciting ways.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The camera moves around from one group to another very in a very organic manner because, in fact, this is how those groups would intermingle.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024

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“Mingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingle. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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