HOBNOBBING Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

hobnobbing

verb

present participle of hobnob

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. — 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

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That made things much easier, especially for family members traveling internationally for the first time.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The Koester family was traveling to Nashville for a soccer tournament when the crash occurred, according to the fundraiser.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

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For those who don’t plan ahead or just prefer the nostalgia of mingling amongst other diners waiting for a table, Mary Mac’s said 80% of the restaurant’s tables will still be available for walk-ins.

— Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Mindy Kaling, Chloe Fineman, Paula Abdul, Heather Graham, James Charles and Garcelle Beauvais were among the stars in attendance, mingling alongside some of the top doctors and aesthetic experts in the country.

— Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Definition of mingling

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The rest of the party is mostly silent, forever associating itself with a movement that’s intent on destroying the centrist parts of the Democratic Party.

— Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2026
Meanwhile, the connection between hair shedding and ferritin is well documented, with studies associating low ferritin levels with telogen effluvium, a form of temporary hair loss.

— Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 15 July 2026

Definition of associating

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The sport of kings, as it was known, also transcended class boundaries, with blue-collar bettors mixing with relatively wealthy owners and middle-class fans.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Philippe the Original was in business, but Musso & Frank Grill was three years away from mixing its first martini.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of mixing

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The platform also has a core strategic focus on partnerships, actively collaborating with established creators, independent producers and library holders.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 July 2026
In addition to collaborating on the Artists Living With Cancer Grant, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation also offers $5,000 medical emergency grants for artists with medical or dental emergencies.

— News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026

Definition of collaborating

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Much of the generation that keeps the lights on today is running years past the service life it was built for.

— Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
After the 19-year-old soccer star helped lead the Spanish men’s national team to victory over Argentina on Sunday, July 19, his little brother, Keyne, could be seen running straight into his arms and screaming with joy over the win.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of running

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America’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, is considering joining the program.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Girls star Zosia Mamet is returning to HBO, joining the cast of Industry for the financial thriller’s upcoming fifth and final season.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 July 2026

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