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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
Spruill is not only Kelce’s speed trainer, but a friend who has attended many of his games at Arrowhead Stadium in K.C., and even hobnobbed with Kelce’s famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
There were other bands playing loudly a few yards to either side of her on the East Austin bar’s outside stages, and the inside room was maybe half-full of hobnobbing festival people.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Some hit the carpet, others met up and canoodled inside the party, but quite a few were invited to enjoy good food and hobnobbing with the industry’s who’s who.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Throughout the festivities, the A-list celebrities made the rounds and hobnobbed with friends in the massive white tent.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
There were other bands playing loudly a few yards to either side of her on the East Austin bar’s outside stages, and the inside room was maybe half-full of hobnobbing festival people.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Some hit the carpet, others met up and canoodled inside the party, but quite a few were invited to enjoy good food and hobnobbing with the industry’s who’s who.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Throughout the festivities, the A-list celebrities made the rounds and hobnobbed with friends in the massive white tent.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobnob
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LeMessurier traveled with the data and his wife to their summer retreat in Maine to think the matter through.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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On the last day of the season, Athletic Club will travel to the Santiago Bernabéu to take on Real Madrid.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In renderings, the pergola seems to recede into foliage, and crowds mingle underneath in raking light.—
Sam Bloch
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Digital creators, trendsetters and Hollywood’s brightest mingled on the lawn, sipping, snapping selfies and soaking up the scene.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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From the outside, maternal instincts may be most associated with care and compassion.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For example, taking 4,000 daily steps, which equates to nearly 2 miles, was associated with a 36% lower risk of death compared to 2,000 steps.1 However, the researchers did note a handful of limitations.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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Stone said the group mixes patriotism with protest, waving flags to show their support of the U.S. but disdain with the current administration.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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This mixes up all the particles and distributes them evenly in the container.—
Heather L. Brannon,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
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Once done, the camera panned over to Kris, who gave a sassy smile before joining her girls.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Onboard the Gemini, the crew were joined by several members of Lindblad Expeditions’ executive team, including CEO Natalya Leahy and Interim Chief Maritime Officer, Rear Admiral Keith Taylor, plus several local partners, community members and their families.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There, Micheli helps students engage in social-emotional learning, critical life skills and mental health support, connecting with volunteers, community leaders and wellness professionals to create a space where Saturday Hoops students feel empowered.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Festivals also need to connect over a chasm, Tuttle added.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The series ran for 11 seasons, beginning in 2010 until its final episode in 2022.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The 37-year-old veteran winger was the difference-maker in the Panthers' latest Stanley Cup Finals run, posting 10 goals, 10 assists and a +17 plus-minus rating.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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God Save the Gun also gave the band the chance to collaborate with friends who have been there since jump (Phillip Odom, James Goodson of Dazy, and Nick Panella of MSPAINT).—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Illinois State Board of Education collaborated on the report.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Hobnob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobnob. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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