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mingling

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verb

present participle of mingle

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mingling
Noun
However, the co-mingling of huge volumes of produce in washing and processing warehouses can lead to significant outbreaks. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026 Each date includes gallery discussion, coffee and mingling time and an art-making activity. — La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 But the flavors picked up from its time in used barrels remain, with notes of coconut, butterscotch, and caramel mingling with fresh fruit and citrus flavors on the palate. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 The Boston Cooler, an iconic mingling of vanilla ice cream and Vernors ginger ale, is as quintessentially Detroit as coney dogs, Better Made potato chips and Sanders Bumpy Cake. — Scott Talley, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026 In my experience, guests at other Awasis aren't much for mingling, but there are some exceptions among Brazilians, who are more likely to exchange friendly greetings after sharing a boat experience. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Primary Bedroom The mingling of prints and colors continues into the primary suite, where Jenny covered a custom headboard in Serena Dugan’s Capretto Outdoor Fabric in Flame/Fuchsia and hung a piece from local artist Whitney Stoddard. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Night Seven indulged Bon Jovi’s love for sports, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and tennis legend John McEnroe mingling backstage. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026 Others were eating macarons from the dessert trays, using the bathroom or mingling in the lobby. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Verb
Charmain Ware-Jason of Murphy’s and Sug After Dark Entering VinoTeca on a recent Wednesday evening felt more akin to mingling at a dinner party than perusing a wine shop. — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 Thick fringe folded over the front of her face, mingling with her spider-leg lashes, which brushed the bottom of her brows. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 In his bedroom, there was a photo of him mingling with Princess Di at a party, and another of him at Princeton sitting next to none other than Albert Einstein. — Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 The two stars, who both work with stylist Kollin Carter, have been seen mingling at fashion events in Europe. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 Kate—who was photographed mingling with husband Prince William and Tom Cruise on the red carpet at Leicester Square Gardens—complemented her statement vintage jewelry with another meaningful piece that’s a favorite in her jewelry box. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026 There his life was devoid of high school hallmarks such as mingling and dating women, dances and learning about the world through pop culture. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Though the 2026 Emmys saw plenty of celebrities mingling in the VIP section, the after-parties were where the stars let loose and caught up with their industry pals. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 That might mean team meals in town, visits to memorials and zoos and just mingling with locals — anything to pick up on a city’s vibe. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mingling
Noun
  • Next, add 5 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Each block of concrete-limestone mixture was hand-rammed by 11 workers to create a distinctive block.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Developmental samples are experimental by nature, often mixing different materials and fibers, playing around with sequins or embellishments, maybe integrating zippers or buttons.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Stir in the salt and then the flour and continue mixing until all the dry ingredients are hydrated and a rough dough forms.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Critics condemned Clark for associating with Wallen, who was recorded using a racial slur in 2021 and later apologized.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • King’s reaction, and the way the media was reporting on the verdict, revealed an unseemly form of racial stereotyping, associating a particular moral or legal position with being Black.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Hazel is actually an unusual, multi-colored eye type that features a mix of brown, green, and gold or amber hues.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
  • However, Greater China footwear ASPs were flat for the quarter, mostly due to lower discounts that were offset primarily by channel mix.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • After combining to win just 60 games over the past three seasons, good health could see the team residing in the nation’s capital crack 40 wins for the first time since 2018.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The new system takes the concept in a different direction by combining hydrogen production with chemical synthesis.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But because the intermingling of sports with politics and finance now runs so deep, holding power to account often requires investigations that transcend regular sports reporting.
    — Alex Volonte, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
  • As potential intermingling threatened this segregation, a white sergeant started berating the Black troops who already had their trays, shouting at them to dump their food and clear the room.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • His hire comes a week after Deadline revealed Stewart was among those that had exited Banijay Rights in a shakeup that followed Banijay Entertainment merging with All3Media.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Mass Appeal and Whatnot are merging hip-hop, comics, art, fashion, sports and collectibles at this year’s New York City Comic Con.
    — Angel Diaz, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Both tracks aim to secure an early lead in the global race for commercial fusion power.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Eight interconnecting venues offer everything from French-Japanese fusion, an oyster and ceviche bar, poolside cocktails, and a replica speakeasy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Mingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mingling. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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