HOBNOB Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

hobnob

verb

ˈhäb-ˌnäb

Definition of hobnob

as in to travel

to come or be together as friends those two have been hobnobbing together since freshman year

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as in to mingle

to take part in social activities spent some time hobnobbing with the rich and famous while in Los Angeles

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Recent Examples of hobnob Indeed, Sala is where the mature Myers Park crowd goes for after work hobnobbing, small bites and aperitifs. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026 Galloway, who co-hosts the Pivot podcast with veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher and routinely speaks with top Silicon Valley executives, decided to zero in on those Big Tech leaders who are often seen hobnobbing at the White House and Mar a Lago. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026 Set the scene The lobby still captures the Art Deco glamour of the Jazz Age when flapper girls once hobnobbed with European royalty. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026 Kelley quietly hobnobbed with movers and shakers as well as everyday Austin folks, often at his favorite night spot, the Cedar Door. — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 25 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hobnob

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Verb

Stories about Chin traveled through Kerrville as quickly as the floodwaters.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley, who are still recovering from long-term injuries, are set to travel and continue their rehab in the States.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of travel

Verb

Bold citrus flavors mingle with piney hop notes and a crisp bitterness, creating a clean-drinking IPA with a zesty finish that keeps you coming back for more.

— Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
But the car took off, barreling away down the street as the smoke and the screams of the family mingled.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026

Definition of mingle

Verb

Coach James Ramsey announced Wednesday that pitching coach Matt Taylor was promoted to associate head coach, with assistant Josh Schulman named the team’s new recruiting coordinator.

— Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
The department has reportedly been conducting a sweep of construction sites associated with contractors working on the Pfizer building.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

Definition of associate

Verb

Every batch begins with Rogers mixing the secret formula himself—still using his great-great-uncle’s handwritten instructions.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Because the trail crosses three countries, most itineraries mix hut stays with nights in towns such as Chamonix, Courmayeur, or Champex.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of mix

Verb

According to Helms, Wadesboro Mayor Pro Tem Garrett Snuggs and a third individual later joined the discussion, and the conversation became increasingly heated.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
Kraus joined Sundance Square in 2021 to run the security division and has since expanded into strategic operations.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

Definition of join

Verb

Now, Sedalia is connected via major highways 50 and 65, which Imhauser said brings in a huge amount of traffic.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is another vital shipping chokepoint, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

The agency has also sent staff to Anson County to help run the elections office while the county searches for new leadership.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
Kraus joined Sundance Square in 2021 to run the security division and has since expanded into strategic operations.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

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