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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

But one ride—which feels more like gliding—is included, and so are all the curious looks from those who watch and wonder who is traveling in style.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
That show followed the 2023 debut of the first-ever traveling exhibition of Pablo Picasso landscapes.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026

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Founder Mack Emerman opened Criteria as a one-room studio with his pioneering mixing consoles and soundboard equipment in 1958.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
Even as his clobbering drops elicit sympathy for the mixing engineer, their smart deployment captures the catch-and-release catharsis that graduated first-gen Carti scions like Ken Carson and Che to the major leagues.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of mixing

Verb

Explaining her party defection, Stevens made specific reference to Piker, criticizing El-Sayed for associating with him.

— Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
The definition reflects a long history of associating Jews with greed and moneylending, a stereotype reinforced by literary figures such as Shakespeare’s Shylock and by centuries of anti-Jewish prejudice.

— Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of associating

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Spreading the party around encourages mingling, provides more seating, and avoids tight areas from becoming crowded.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2026
The sound of devotional music drifted through the streets of Yuba City on Sunday morning, mingling with children’s laughter and the conversations of families gathered to celebrate a tradition rooted in faith, culture and community.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of mingling

Verb

There’s a reason Stallones is equally comfortable collaborating with the Congos and Laraaji.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2026
Following his perfumey instrumentals, the songwriter began collaborating with journeyman Norwegian vocalist Jørn Lande, bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil, who has worked with pop icons Robbie Williams and James Blunt.

— Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of collaborating

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Restart support should cover the actual costs of resuming valuable work, with urgency for long-running studies, irreplaceable biological resources and teams at risk of dispersing.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Independent scrutiny remains PSI said David Turturean led the work, developing the research system, defining the problem and running the process.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of running

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Its next milestone involves connecting two Nighthawk r3 processors in 2027.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Just past the hotel, Silver Strand is a scenic stretch of road connecting Coronado to Imperial Beach, running parallel to the Bayshore Bikeway.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

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