fraternized

verb

past tense of fraternize
1
as in traveled
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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2
as in mingled
to take part in social activities a group of kids fraternizing together after school every day

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Recent Examples of fraternized Amid the jubilation, there is a darker side to the liberation as woman who fraternized with German soldiers are tracked down and publicly shamed. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026 Soldiers arrived on August 10, fraternized with the settlers, prayed with them, and declared the area a Closed Military Zone. — David Shulman, The New York Review of Books, 26 Aug. 2026 The Gelmans fraternized with Mexico’s bohemian avant-garde and hosted soirees at opulent residences in Mexico and New York. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternized
  1. traveled
  2. mingled
  3. associated
  4. mixed
  5. connected
  6. joined
  7. collaborated
  8. bonded
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  • Many of them traveled to Orlando for a workout-and-hang Hurts organized over the summer.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The four players traveled from Los Angeles to Australia as goodwill ambassadors.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of traveled
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  • Inside, the vibes shifted to old New York grandeur as guests mingled and posed near the lobby.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Citizen scientists and family mingled with friends and locals as an impromptu block party got underway in Valoria la Buena.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mingled
Verb
  • The company also unveiled equipment associated with silicon-carbide semiconductor production.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Most importantly, infrastructure should be viewed as a long-term investment in the community rather than simply another cost associated with development.
    — Javier Campaña Minchong, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of associated
Verb
  • The Jayhawks mixed their straight rushes with blitzes for their fast, experienced defense.
    — PJ Green September 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
  • However, Marks does offer GHK-Cu both as a serum and cream and occasionally as an injection, usually mixed with other peptides aimed at tissue repair and inflammation.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • Boise State led by 10 points late in the second quarter, and the teams were tied until midway through the fourth quarter when quarterback Dante Moore connected with receiver Dakorien Moore for a 62-yard touchdown.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Police told the station that the gunfire may be connected to an argument that occurred at Lavou Lounge, a bar located near the Sam's Club.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of connected
Verb
  • Owen Coyle has been given the title of player pathways manager and oversees the progress of the numerous players Forest have out on loan, including Tyler Bindon at Charlton and Zach Abbott, who joined Southampton.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th home run and joined Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber (42) as the only players to reach the mark this season.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of joined
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  • Patterson and Parton collaborated on the 2022 novel Run, Rose, Run.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The pair have collaborated on several musical projects over the years, including the psychedelic pop band The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of collaborated
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  • These boys are bonded like brothers, and the coaches are like brothers.
    — Jaxin Harkless, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Miley told People at the time that music is how the two have always stayed bonded, even amid family hardships.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bonded

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“Fraternized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternized. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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