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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
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.
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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
Until his 2019 arrest, Buck frequently hobnobbed with powerful politicians, donating about half a million dollars to prominent Democrats.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 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
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
Until his 2019 arrest, Buck frequently hobnobbed with powerful politicians, donating about half a million dollars to prominent Democrats.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobnobbed
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The highway death rate back then was around five deaths or less per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, which is higher than today, but hardly a death sentence.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The teams flew together by charter to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4 but traveled back to Montreal separately Saturday.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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In 2004, Pennsylvania Avenue at Lafayette Park was transformed by the landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh into a lively pedestrian plaza where tourists mingled with protesters.—
Neil Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Everyone’s trash gets mingled together.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes, if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Drivers may also experience smoother brake operation because the system avoids the harsh pedal pulsing commonly associated with older anti-lock braking systems.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Fennel, cumin, coriander and black pepper perfume sistani, another round flatbread with barley mixed into the wheat flour for a nutty taste and pliant crumb.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The list was mostly made up for the originals and the three prequels, with a couple Disney TV installments (Andor) mixed in.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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This week, Bonta joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general from mainly Democratic states submitting a comment letter to the Postal Service outlining their opposition.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The 26-year-old San Diego native previously joined SDFC as a Stage 1 selection in the 2024 MLS re-entry draft and was part of the club’s inaugural-season roster last year.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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But Boston netted the equalizer just three minutes later when a cross from Barbara Olivieri connected with Alba Cano, who deposited it into the net.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The outlet, citing sources connected to the case, said the officer had previously been arrested for falsifying documents.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Sources have told Deadline that Fox was originally unhappy with the creative on Season 14 of the show, but collaborated with the creative team and was ultimately sated.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Investigators contacted police in Houston and collaborated with the California Department of Justice's Bureau of Forensic Services.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Miller, who has loaned his campaign $4 million so far, ran a 30-second campaign ad on NBC4 between the evening’s mayoral and gubernatorial debates.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Gerard Moorer, 42, of Chicago, who served as Davis’ deputy district director and ran unsuccessfully for the statehouse himself in 2020, was charged in the nine-page indictment with three counts of wire fraud, each of which is punishable by up to 20 years in prison.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Hobnobbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobnobbed. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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