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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
Scenes showed Meghan floating through a kitchen and garden — though reportedly not her own — visiting a beehive, arranging flowers and hobnobbing with celebrity guests, including Mindy Kaling, chef Roy Choi and Bay Area notables Alice Waters and Tatcha founder Vicky Tsai.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
Wealthy New Yorkers love Palm Beach for its low taxes, lush weather, and the possibility of hobnobbing with Stephen Schwarzman at the Everglades Club.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Jan. 2025
Or, celebrities in designer winter wear hobnobbing on snowy sidewalks, cordoned off from the prying eyes of paparazzi and the general public.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Donors will be able to hobnob with incoming Cabinet members and attend a black-tie dinner with Vice President-elect JD Vance, according to a schedule reviewed by CBS News.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
Wealthy New Yorkers love Palm Beach for its low taxes, lush weather, and the possibility of hobnobbing with Stephen Schwarzman at the Everglades Club.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Jan. 2025
Or, celebrities in designer winter wear hobnobbing on snowy sidewalks, cordoned off from the prying eyes of paparazzi and the general public.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Donors will be able to hobnob with incoming Cabinet members and attend a black-tie dinner with Vice President-elect JD Vance, according to a schedule reviewed by CBS News.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobnob
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To be in the same location, at least one pair would have to travel and pay for a place to stay, because neither of their apartments could fit everyone.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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In the comments section, many readers pointed out the obvious — the two women clearly have different styles of traveling.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Wearing their white coats with Bermuda shorts, Eric Ripert, José Andrés and Daniel Boulud mingle with hotel guests on pristine beaches creating a culinary experience that goes far beyond traditional Michelin star dining.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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There, Princess Kate mingled with recipients and shortlisted designers from the British Fashion Council Foundation's initiatives supporting the talent of tomorrow, where designer Clio Peppiatt was wowed by how prepared Kate was.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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That's because psychological benefits are associated with having a college fund.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The dog learns through repetition and rewards to associate smell with a person and follow the scent, building up in distance and the scent’s duration.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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When Malene Barnett was eight years old, her third-grade art teacher forbade her from mixing paints to match the rich chocolate-brown skin tone of her infant cousin.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In one bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Cream and mix the wet ingredients.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Elle has no relation to a third film in the franchise (following the 2003 sequel Red, White & Blonde), which has been in development since 2018, with Mindy Kaling joining as a screenwriter in 2020.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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Not much of a surprise since Bondi, before joining Team Trump, was a lobbyist in a firm charging Qatar $115,000 per month to represent that country’s interests in Washington.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The spa, open both to hotel guests and the general public, will be in a two-story building next to the hotel, on the other side of a stairway that connects Prospect Street to Coast Boulevard.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The Tribeca Creators Market will take place from June 9 to 11, and connect rising filmmakers and content creators with industry executives, financiers, and distributors to foster the production of indie projects.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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Finally, the Liberty got to enjoy the final piece of last year’s thrilling WNBA Finals run by watching the elusive title banner rise up to the rafters before Saturday’s 92-78 season-opening win against the Las Vegas Aces.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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In an administration currently running the lowest early-months public opinion rating in modern history, however, Vance’s forcefulness carries long-term risk.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Paul has recently collaborated with Voight on several movies, including Man with No Past, High Ground, and The Last Gunfight, and has several new titles now in development or production.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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Johansson regularly collaborates with stylist Kate Young on her wardrobe for high-profile events.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Hobnob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobnob. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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