HOBNOBBED Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

hobnobbed

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past tense of hobnob

as in traveled

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

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as in mingled

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 hobnobbed Brackpool hobnobbed with former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who received campaign contributions from him and Cadiz. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Although he was known for repressive moves as National Police chief in the early 2000s, Qalibaf later enjoyed a reputation as a technocrat who hobnobbed with the likes of Gavin Newsom at Davos during his long tenure as mayor of Tehran. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026 Since winning double Olympic gold in Milan last month, figure skater Alysa Liu has amassed 8 million Instagram followers (and counting), attended Paris fashion week, hobnobbed at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, received a key to the city of Oakland and received murals painted in her honor. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 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

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In the past years, many French people have traveled to neighboring countries where medically assisted suicide or euthanasia is legal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Argentina also ranks first for corners from the right that traveled to the near edge of the six-yard box with 10, six more than any other team.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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Research into how space radiation can affect the central nervous system, including differences associated with males and females, shows why the people studied and the questions asked matter when designing future missions.

— Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Analyses to date show that, in older adults, GLP-1 drugs are associated with fewer cardiovascular events and, in some studies, lower all-cause mortality.

— Liz Seegert, Scientific American, 19 July 2026

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In the next round of Count the Rice, the rice is mixed into a large box full of paper, styrofoam, and other detritus.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Research is mixed on weight loss, promising on circulation and recovery, and cautious about who should avoid the machines altogether.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

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That includes 18-year-old Mor Talla Ndiaye, who joined in January for £1million from Senegalese side Amitie FC.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Along with California, attorneys general for Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon and Washington joined the suit filed in California federal court on Monday.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

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Do resigned and admitted to stealing millions in discretionary funds meant to help seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic, instead directing the money to a nonprofit connected to him, according to an LAist report.

— Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
The Hightower family is closely connected with the worship of the Seven, the predominant faith of Westeros, and Ormund seems to be a model believer.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026

Definition of connected

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While her husband, David, turned up in business suits for England’s matches, the British designer, who recently collaborated with Gap, went more casual.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
Scott previously collaborated with Nolan on music for Tenet (2020), and Nolan has cited the link between oral storytelling and modern rap as the inspiration for the casting.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of collaborated

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Beth Bourne, one of the most prominent anti-transgender activists in California, is running for the Davis Joint Unified School District Board of Education.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
England went ahead of Argentina in the 55th minute of their semifinal, but Messi found another gear and set up both late goals to break England’s hearts and keep Argentina’s run alive.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

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