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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alex Erdekian,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternizing
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Overall, the recommendations from PRT are to get on a bus at a stop closest to your home, rather than traveling closer to downtown for a stop, which will reduce traffic.
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Tec-Troit reconnects locals, and also repeat tourists, with the roots of the music, but its performers won’t earn as much as internationally traveling DJs headlining other bigger festivals.
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For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.
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This is a rare sighting from Roman Egypt that revealed the role that magic played in that society, at a time when cultures and belief systems were mixing and spreading throughout the empire.
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And somewhere in the mix is a new technology facility that many are associating with a data center.
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Campbell argues that Latchford’s donations helped bolster his credibility as a scholar by associating his name with top institutions.
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Open-seating dining also encourages mingling, with one table in the restaurant always set for five.
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Once inside the cozy cottage, you'll be smacked with the pleasant aroma of toasty sourdough and Benton's bacon, mingling in perfect harmony with poached eggs.
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As the film tells it, her poses — sometimes casual, sometimes intense, always impressive — caught the eye of fellow climber Ivan Beerkus, and the two soon began collaborating.
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For Endowment content specifically, the approach has evolved from broadly honoring military service to collaborating directly with Veterans in shaping stories and experiences.
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The indictment included photographs of Zhu and Frank Carone socializing at Zhu's Long Island home in June 2022, a time when the indictment said Zhu and Chen's efforts to secure an Emergency Shelter Contract through other means were stalling.
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Your pet can increase the likelihood of you socializing with other people, forming friendships and receiving social support, according to a 2015 study.
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That means many households will be paying more per kilowatt-hour at the same time air conditioners are running longer and harder, a combination that can quickly drive up summer statements.
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Even though the show has been running for decades, the creative team said each cast brings a new energy and tone.
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Organizers also have transformed portions of Figueroa Street into a festival corridor connecting the venues.
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The integrated workflow is intended to reduce the need for separate software tools by connecting chip design with evaluation board development in one process.
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“Fraternizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternizing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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