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as in traveling
to come or be together as friends
those two have been hobnobbing together since freshman year
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as in mingling
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 hobnobbing
He was spotted in a blue jacket and white collared shirt hobnobbing and posing for photos with cast members and other event attendees.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Indeed, Sala is where the mature Myers Park crowd goes for after work hobnobbing, small bites and aperitifs.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Galloway, who co-hosts the Pivot podcast with veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher and routinely speaks with top Silicon Valley executives, decided to zero in on those Big Tech leaders who are often seen hobnobbing at the White House and Mar a Lago.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
And folks who attended the affair seemed unhappy with the long evening, although Ryan enjoyed hobnobbing.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2025
But the bigger story might have been the public presence of Plattner, the 81-year-old German, who had a lot to say to local reporters in addition to some ribbon-cutting for a new pedestrian walkway and hobnobbing with fans.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Even those plot points feel a bit dated, with Ivy’s ascent as a food star marked by hobnobbing with David Chang, and Theo agonizing over remixes and GIFs of his anguish.
—Katie Walsh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Indeed, Sala is where the mature Myers Park crowd goes for after work hobnobbing, small bites and aperitifs.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Galloway, who co-hosts the Pivot podcast with veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher and routinely speaks with top Silicon Valley executives, decided to zero in on those Big Tech leaders who are often seen hobnobbing at the White House and Mar a Lago.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
And folks who attended the affair seemed unhappy with the long evening, although Ryan enjoyed hobnobbing.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2025
But the bigger story might have been the public presence of Plattner, the 81-year-old German, who had a lot to say to local reporters in addition to some ribbon-cutting for a new pedestrian walkway and hobnobbing with fans.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Even those plot points feel a bit dated, with Ivy’s ascent as a food star marked by hobnobbing with David Chang, and Theo agonizing over remixes and GIFs of his anguish.
—Katie Walsh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobnobbing
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Prosecutors say Wilburn was traveling about 100 mph on Cherry Valley Boulevard with lights and sirens activated, responding to a report of a shooting.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Drivers are reminded to exercise patience, remain attentive and use caution while traveling through the area.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Marc Jacobs describes its Honey Eau de Parfum as a sunny floral built around orange blossom, mingling with honeysuckle and peach nectars before settling into vanilla, honey and smooth woods at the base, according to the brand’s Amazon listing.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The couple were photographed mingling with fellow parents of grads like Jessica Alba, according to pictures published in The Daily Mail.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Campbell argues that Latchford’s donations helped bolster his credibility as a scholar by associating his name with top institutions.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Hoffman has apologized for associating with Epstein.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks became a championship-contending team by mixing the right ingredients with selfless stars, effective role players, smart coaching and a resilient attitude.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Seeing the huge resulting mess the next morning, Lily incorrectly assumes the night shift is also collaborating.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The two, who are both professional and romantic partners, found that their creative paths lent themselves to collaborating, even if the timing was far from perfect.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Then Muncy — later replaced by the pinch-running Call — and Ward drew walks.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Work started on the project in March 2025, focusing on the outfall system running from Phil’s Beach, on Main Street, to Route 176.—
Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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There is an underground tunnel connecting the main hotel and the lobby/restaurant building, which makes navigating the area much easier in a wheelchair or for those looking to avoid a cold (but quick) commute.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The challenge is connecting human language and visual understanding with the motor actions required to interact with the physical world.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Suarez also discussed the experience of joining one of baseball’s most storied organizations after departing Philadelphia, then watching as both teams failed to meet expectations to start the year.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Deadline reported in April 2025 that Tom Cullen was joining the House of the Dragon cast as Ser Luthor Largent.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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“Hobnobbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobnobbing. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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