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fraternizing

verb

present participle of fraternize

as in traveling

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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as in mixing

to take part in social activities a group of kids fraternizing together after school every day

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Recent Examples of fraternizing They were given strict rules that governed everything from alcohol consumption (only certain drinks and only after meals) to hairstyles (long and down) to fraternizing (never with players from opposing teams during the season). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 The concern of the Wings drafting Fudd There is a reason why so many places of employment have rules about co-workers fraternizing, or dating. — Mac Engel april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026 The rules of polite society would bar this particular group from fraternizing together in such a heedless manner, but the Bridgerton wrap party brought the crew together for what appears to have been a very good time indeed. — Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 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

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Verb

The workers were protesting potential pay cuts, with the road closures forcing cruise passengers to walk with their luggage instead of traveling by bus or car, the same outlet reported.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Yappy ends up playing the role of matchmaker and new best friend, pulling Billie towards her traveling contractor ex-boyfriend from high school, Hutch (Harding).

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of traveling

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Rosalía’s wardrobe is also a testament to her love for the unexpected, with stylist José Carayol mixing independent designers and fresh graduate looks with serious archival finds.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Tornado Cash obscures transaction trails by mixing cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixing

Verb

Moments after sitting down at an outdoor table, Oppenheim breathes in the ocean air and starts cheerfully free-associating.

— Alex Barasch, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
These immediate, positive reinforcements can help the brain begin associating the healthier behavior with something rewarding.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of associating

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Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi continued their date night, mingling with fellow guests, including Timothée Chalamet, boyfriend of Jenner’s younger sister Kylie, who also attempted to go incognito in a baseball cap and baggy shorts.

— Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
Aristocrats built grand villas here in the 19th century, and the Belle Époque architecture remains, mingling with more modern homes with private beach access.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of mingling

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In other words, people may traverse more creative terrain when collaborating with other people.

— Roger Beaty, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026
Al-Khudhairi has also been collaborating with Vincenzo de Bellis, chief artistic officer and global director of fairs at Art Basel.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaborating

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Though entry is strictly invite-only, it is tailored to captivate a sense of belonging between like-minded Berluti fans and encourage socializing.

— Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Students who spent more hours socializing with friends, attending student organizations and participating in cultural events tended to report feeling an overall sense of well-being.

— Roxanne Prichard, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of socializing

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Every summer, the state plays host to the largest, longest-running citizen bike tour in the world.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
This seems like a perfectly reasonable debate/dialogue/deliberation to have without everybody--well, most bodies--running for the exits.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of running

Verb

Ground demonstrations are testing their ability to move and align before connecting.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Avoid connecting multiple extension cords or power strips together, and never use a cord that feels unusually hot or shows signs of damage.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026

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