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mingling

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min·gle  (mnggl)
v. min·gled, min·gling, min·gles
v.tr.
1. To mix or bring together in combination, usually without loss of individual characteristics. See Synonyms at mix.
2. To mix so that the components become united; merge.
v.intr.
1. To be or become mixed or united.
2. To join or take part with others: The faculty mingled with the trustees.

[Middle English menglen, frequentative of mengen, to mix, from Old English mengan; see mag- in Indo-European roots.]

mingler n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.minglingmingling - the action of people mingling and coming into contact; "all the random mingling and idle talk made him hate literary parties"
social activity - activity considered appropriate on social occasions


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As these patient drudges were mingling their tears, they were notified that they must go on duty again, for one of the political parties had nominated a thief and was about to hold a gratification meeting.
And used to throw my earthly rest And quiet all away in jest-- I could not love except where Death Was mingling his with Beauty's breath-- Or Hymen, Time, and Destiny, Were stalking between her and me.
The beams of the cold northern moon, mingling strangely with the dawning light, clothe the snowy plains in hues of livid gray.
 
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