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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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A lot of people on this trip had either never traveled outside of the country before, never been on a plane before, never solo traveled before, didn't have these kinds of book communities in their friends and family back home.
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The ball hadn’t even traveled past the infield by the time Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy hung his head in defeat.
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Everyone in attendance mixed and mingled together, though.
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Inside the villa, the vibe was much more relaxed, as guests mingled in the garden hoping to catch a breeze before the runway show began.
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That estimate does not include costs associated with year-round state workers whose regular duties were diverted to support the session, including legislative staff and law enforcement officers.
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Berlant highlighted wildfires as one of the risks associated with celebrating irresponsibly.
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Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine.
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For this reason, expert opinions are mixed on whether or not gold is an essential part of any portfolio.
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Heft, who first joined KCRA as an intern in June 2018 and returned in June 2021, said the move brings her within about a two-hour drive of family.
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The veteran guard joined the Nuggets in 2025 on a one-year veteran minimum contract and went on to post one of the best shooting seasons of his career.
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Two people believed to be connected to the stabbing were located and taken into custody.
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Hill later pleaded guilty to criminal charges connected to the case, though she has never been charged with jury tampering.
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Swift was a bridesmaid at both Lena Dunham’s intimate 2021 London wedding as well as the 2023 Jersey shore wedding of actress Margaret Qualley and Dunham’s ex, producer Jack Antonoff — with whom Swift has collaborated on myriad albums.
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For the project, Manzoni collaborated closely with LoveFrom, the collective led by former Apple chief design officer Jony Ive and industrial-design savant Marc Newson.
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Francois, who runs a medical rehabilitation in New York and brought his adult kids to see Les Grenadiers, said Haiti’s qualification, achieved amid extraordinary circumstances, was itself cause for celebration.
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Although oil companies still needed to use up a significant portion of their inventories during the supply shock, the demand destruction kept crude stockpiles from running dry.
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“Hobnobbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobnobbed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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