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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
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
Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternizing
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This is a great pick for springtime strolls, when meeting up with a friend for a walk means traveling light.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Wingo added that the Owls were a traveling team that played a championship game in Portland, Oregon.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Start by mixing a few drops of mild dish soap in a small bowl of warm water.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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Elvis was always mixing white and Black gospel.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But for the most part, your brain gets used to it despite associating the aesthetic with chaos and momentum.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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This rhetoric is employed to justify the state taking life, by associating the dead with national villainy.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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Members of the House and Senate have been mingling in the House chamber and claiming their seats in anticipation of the speech.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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There's also complimentary breakfast in the lobby, as well as evening happy hour for mixing and mingling with other guests.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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When your speech is clear and reliable, no fog, no spin, no quiet evasions, people stop wasting energy deciphering you and start collaborating with you.—
Adam Dietz,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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Rose began writing songs in earnest, working behind the scenes to create songs for Latin superstar Becky G and collaborating with Selena Gomez, Bad Bunny and Marc Anthony.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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In hues from muddy browns to iridescent purples, grackles seek safety in numbers, for the most part, but perhaps warmth and socializing as well.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Guests can dine in the traditional dining room or slip away to the restaurant’s Peacock Lounge for cocktails, light bites, lively music and socializing at any time, whether formally dining at the restaurant or just dropping in.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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After a poor clearance by Miami, Stephen Eustáquio stole the ball and quickly passed to Son, who saw David Martínez running and sent a deep pass for him.—
Jad El Reda
Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Several rallies have taken place at universities in the Iranian capital, Tehran, for the second day running.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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There are 100 connecting and 51 accessible staterooms on board.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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As Comic Relief marks 40 years of harnessing laughter for good, and The Moth nears 30 years of connecting the world through the power of true personal stories — this show brings together storytellers who understand that humor can shift perspectives, build bridges, and inspire action.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Fraternizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternizing. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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