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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
Cheerleaders cannot fraternize with players In the 1970s and ‘80s, cheerleaders were not allowed to fraternize with Cowboys players, coaches, staff or journalists.
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Emily Krauser, People.com, 21 June 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
Jackson doesn’t believe in fraternizing with quarterbacks from opposing teams.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
There are rules against fraternizing with other departments, something Irving would typically care about.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
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Emily Krauser, People.com, 21 June 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
Jackson doesn’t believe in fraternizing with quarterbacks from opposing teams.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
There are rules against fraternizing with other departments, something Irving would typically care about.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternize
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It’s definitively associated with the distant protocluster, with the right spectrum of X-ray energies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Feb. 2026
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Brendan Behan is often reductively associated with Dublin pub culture and literary banter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The campaign features the trio mingling at a wedding and mayhem ensuing when a Bud Light keg rolls down a steel hill.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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There will be a VIP tent, places for children to run and play, and an opportunity for law enforcement and firefighters to mingle with the public.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, the account directly conflicted with reports that Tommy Skakel had not traveled with his family that evening.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The methodology employed helps to trace just how far back genetic conditions travel through our human history to even glean new insights into unknown variants.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Long a collectors’ holy grail, this searching, atmospheric soundtrack recorded for Chicago’s Adler Planetarium in 1993 mixes spiritual jazz with avant-garde pan-Africanism.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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Here, mixing different chain thicknesses lends itself well to creating some messy texture to make the outfit feel more relaxed and organic.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2026
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Paolina Russo’s designers collaborated with local artisans in Peru for their thick wool and crochet pieces.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The concierge collaborates with local artists and curators to create tailored experiences like private gallery or museum tours, studio visits, and neighborhood walks designed to reflect each guest’s interests.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Much of Gen Z missed out on pivotal years in the classroom or office during the pandemic, impacting their ability to socialize.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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An aerial survey team of South Carolina wildlife officials have spotted groups of seven or eight whales socializing, something that hasn’t happened in a while, Thompson of Georgia DNR said.—
Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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After interviewing for multiple head coaching jobs this month, McDaniel agreed to join Jim Harbaugh with the Chargers, who finished their second straight 11-6 season under their veteran head coach with another playoff exit in the wild-card round.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Coretta’s pacifism and support for civil rights led her to join the local chapter of the Progressive Party and attend its national convention in July 1948 as a student delegate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Once its parachute is deployed, Draco would connect to a geostationary satellite, outputting its data.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Knueppel came out hot and swished his first three shots beyond the arc and ended up tossing in 34 points, connecting on 10 of 16 attempts and going 8 for 12 from 3-point range.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Fraternize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternize. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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