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as in to associate
to come or be together as friends
don't fraternize just with people of the same race, religion, or social background
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Recent Examples of fraternize
Guests can also join a dog sledding-on-wheels team in Longyearbyen, either as a musher or a passenger, before fraternizing with puppies.
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AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
Cheerleaders cannot fraternize with players In the 1970s and ‘80s, cheerleaders were not allowed to fraternize with Cowboys players, coaches, staff or journalists.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 21 June 2025
Guests can kick their night off, before potentially venturing out, at Azul Rooftop or Bar Hugo Rooftop, fraternizing with young New Yorkers.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2025
Wallen has a habit for making headlines due to his controversial behavior: In October 2020, SNL dropped him as musical guest after numerous TikTok videos surfaced that showed him unmasked and fraternizing in crowded Alabama bars, breaking CDC guidelines during the COVID pandemic.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 30 Mar. 2025
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AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
Cheerleaders cannot fraternize with players In the 1970s and ‘80s, cheerleaders were not allowed to fraternize with Cowboys players, coaches, staff or journalists.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 21 June 2025
Guests can kick their night off, before potentially venturing out, at Azul Rooftop or Bar Hugo Rooftop, fraternizing with young New Yorkers.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2025
Wallen has a habit for making headlines due to his controversial behavior: In October 2020, SNL dropped him as musical guest after numerous TikTok videos surfaced that showed him unmasked and fraternizing in crowded Alabama bars, breaking CDC guidelines during the COVID pandemic.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternize
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One day, Baer texted her to express his concern that Garrison’s name was associated with too many crashes.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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With his wife, Anne, James nurtured a 40-acre ranch in Wynola, near Julian, that housed his art studio as well as visually distinct buildings that have come to be associated with James’ organic approach to architectural design.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Fashionable guests of all ages mingle and mix in common areas, conversing about everything from stocks to cocktails.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Reemerging at a time when indie-rock and alt-country are mingling to substantial success and when slick, young Americana stars fill stadiums, top mainstream charts, and release data-dumps worth of material, Souled American sounds defiantly anachronistic.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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That’s according to a reporter traveling with Vance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Glover will become the first Black man to travel to deep space, Koch the first woman and Hansen the first non-American.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Temperatures will drop significantly heading into Saturday, and rain may mix with wet snow as the weekend begins.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some dealers leaned into it, mixing drawings into their booths, while others stuck to prints.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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In addition to its own productions, There & Then intends to collaborate with artists and communities across different career stages on an international basis.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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The flight took place under the direct supervision of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is collaborating with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency on Valo’s type certification.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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So, the benefits of socializing extend far beyond mental health.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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In fact, road-tripping with your pup strengthens your bond and socializes them in ways that staying home doesn’t.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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They were joined by Sonya Pankey, the eldest granddaughter of Robinson and the executive vice president of brand development for the Jackie Robinson Estate, who presented the jerseys.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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That was the case in 2023 when Local 99 workers went on strike and teachers joined them for three days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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This interactive balance board connects to a free app where your body becomes the controller, using movement to play engaging games.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Mike Schein went the distance with seven strikeouts and allowed only two hits, and Jason Weeks connected for a three-run home run as Billerica bested Haverhill in five innings in the Merrimack Valley Conference.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Fraternize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternize. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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