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to take part in social activities
he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends
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Recent Examples of socialized
Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
They are socialized in a world of makeup tutorials, fashion magazines, and objectifying advertisements—not to mention feminist commentary and pop songs about rejecting or healthily navigating image standards.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
They're socialized to be agreeable and more likely to seek therapy, says psychoanalyst Stern.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
According to Gregory, this depends heavily on how the llama is raised and socialized, as well as its natural demeanor.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Women are generally socialized to be giving and assumed to have an instinct for care by the broader culture.
—Elissa Strauss, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
The complaint also targets Cohen directly, accusing him of playing favorites with castmembers who socialized with him.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
In another part of the room, Nicole Kidman laughed and socialized while sipping champagne.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In another part of the room, Nicole Kidman laughed and socialized while sipping champagne.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
But like any socialized behavior, this mindset can be unlearned.
—Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
These words then take on guilt by association because of the things we have been socialized to find unpleasant, uncomfortable, or disgusting.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
They are socialized in a world of makeup tutorials, fashion magazines, and objectifying advertisements—not to mention feminist commentary and pop songs about rejecting or healthily navigating image standards.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
They're socialized to be agreeable and more likely to seek therapy, says psychoanalyst Stern.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
According to Gregory, this depends heavily on how the llama is raised and socialized, as well as its natural demeanor.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Women are generally socialized to be giving and assumed to have an instinct for care by the broader culture.
—Elissa Strauss, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
The complaint also targets Cohen directly, accusing him of playing favorites with castmembers who socialized with him.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
In another part of the room, Nicole Kidman laughed and socialized while sipping champagne.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In another part of the room, Nicole Kidman laughed and socialized while sipping champagne.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialized
Adjective
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The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s pretty reasonable, civilized even.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fine pitching and timely hitting mixed in with some power was the formula for success for the Costa Mesa baseball team in a 6-1 victory over Fullerton in the Empire League on Friday at Costa Mesa High School.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent four days there on a trip that mixed private, philanthropic and business outings, bringing them back to the continent for the first time since their 2018 royal tour.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hotel guests mingled with the crowd, granted full access to the hotel’s amenities, including its boutiques and restaurants.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Over time, the margins filled with multilingual signatures— English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean—that mingled with his own visual biography.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Participants learned the locations of fifty objects; each was associated with a distinct noise.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Prosecutors said that the victim, who isn't associated with any gangs, suffered cognitive and vision issues for several months after the assault.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Socialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialized. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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