intermingle

verb

in·​ter·​min·​gle ˌin-tər-ˈmiŋ-gəl How to pronounce intermingle (audio)
intermingled; intermingling; intermingles

Examples of intermingle in a Sentence

In her short stories, science fiction and romance intermingle. thoroughly intermingle the different kinds of candy so that each bag will get a good assortment
Recent Examples on the Web Roads can also disrupt migratory routes, divide up ecosystems, and inhibit intermingling, confining entire species to ever-shrinking habitats. John Riha, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2024 The Michigan Central concert reveled in a unique American place: a city that has intermingled cultures while innovating industry and building important things, battling its demons while fighting for triumphs. Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2024 Hamas, for its part, has long taken advantage of strong sympathies for the Palestinian people by intermingling its military assets with crowded refugee camps and critical civilian infrastructure. P. W. Singer, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2023 You’re meant to allow these people to intermingle and get to know one another, and in this way, get to know you better. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for intermingle 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intermingle was in the 15th century

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“Intermingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intermingle. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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intermingle

verb
in·​ter·​min·​gle ˌint-ər-ˈmiŋ-gəl How to pronounce intermingle (audio)

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