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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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Hungarians living near the southern frontier, where Orbán made a show of building a border fence during the refugee crisis, are travelling to Croatia to buy cheap groceries.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Thursday’s game is the second of the 76ers’ three-game trip and the first game of a back-to-back, with Philadelphia traveling to play the Indiana Pacers on Friday.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The party would see the powerful, politicos, journalists, celebrity guests and agents mingling with NBCU talent and executives.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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For the special event, Beyoncé wore an ivory pencil skirt with a matching blazer and a satin top while mingling with her guests.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hershey Foods, viewing Hersheypark as new and untested, did not want to risk visitors associating its brands with what could be a failing theme park.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Her other daughter, Beatrice, is reportedly also choosing to focus on her family and would like to keep away from publicly associating with her parents.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cooler air will return this weekend, with a chance for rain mixing with snow Friday night into Saturday.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The third floor will house creative studios for podcasts, photography and content creation, while the fourth floor will contain post-production facilities, including edit bays, audio recording studios and Dolby mixing rooms.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Residents who had previously circulated petitions against the data center pivoted to door-knocking for the candidates, collaborating on campaign videos, encouraging their neighbors to show up to vote and even driving each other to the polls.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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Her work now involves collaborating with production teams and creating hairstyles that reflect each character's story from their background to their lifestyle.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Her car was parked nearby and the engine was running.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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In 2006, Lamont, fueled by his personal fortune and some savvy political advisers, visited local Democratic party committees and immersed himself in the drudgery of running a statewide campaign.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Artnet built its business on pricing data, auctions, and market reporting, while Artsy focused on discovery and online sales, connecting collectors with galleries, fairs, and institutions.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Of the shifting comedy landscape, Chappelle pointed to Druski as one of the comedians connecting with audiences.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Grammy- winning artist expressed her excitement for joining the show in a February 2026 interview with Elle.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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In four seasons as South Dakota State’s starter, the former no-star recruit led the Jackrabbits to three FCS national championship games (two wins) and set several school records before joining the Hawkeyes last season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Hobnobbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobnobbing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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