as in associates
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the actor's agent is a hobnobber with a lot of big movie producers
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The plot centers around a former revolutionary who must reunite with old associates to find his missing daughter.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025 -
Bove's confirmation places a former personal lawyer to the president on a court that could hear cases involving the administration or its associates.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like college coaches, social media gurus work their way through the ranks of the industry, and in an age where all eyeballs can attract revenues and sponsorships and ultimately, more money in the pockets of players and recruits in a competitive marketplace, Lazarus and his colleagues are valuable.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Watkin recalled colleagues laughing at the situation and brushing her off, thinking that the kindergarten student was actually a third grader due to his size.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Helmed by friends Sarah Jackson, Emily Lilley, and Blaes Green, the store hosts 10 to 12 of them a month with genres ranging from graphic novels to cocktails.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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But all friends need to be honest with each other, to tell each other home truths when it’s needed, to confront those awkward moments without fear of the reaction.—
Steve Sedgwick,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The singer ended her acceptance speech with a message to the artists and peers present at the VMAs.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But this season will be the first time in ages that Boumedienne, now 18, starts on a level playing field with his peers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Hobnobbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobnobbers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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