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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.
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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.
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Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
And folks who attended the affair seemed unhappy with the long evening, although Ryan enjoyed hobnobbing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Drivers are reminded to exercise patience, remain attentive and use caution while traveling through the area.
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Once inside the cozy cottage, you'll be smacked with the pleasant aroma of toasty sourdough and Benton's bacon, mingling in perfect harmony with poached eggs.
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The singer was seen mingling with another legendary songwriter, Stevie Nicks.
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Campbell argues that Latchford’s donations helped bolster his credibility as a scholar by associating his name with top institutions.
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Hoffman has apologized for associating with Epstein.
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For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.
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This is a rare sighting from Roman Egypt that revealed the role that magic played in that society, at a time when cultures and belief systems were mixing and spreading throughout the empire.
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Along with Davis and Miranda, who are collaborating on the score and the book, the team working on the musical is largely confirmed.
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Google and Samsung are collaborating on a new pair of AI glasses launching later this year with similar functionality.
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Then Muncy — later replaced by the pinch-running Call — and Ward drew walks.
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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.
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For that reason, executive travel remains essential for driving high-stakes deals forward, securing major partnerships, connecting with suppliers, and building trust through face-to-face interactions.
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By connecting the mid-June high with the action from early June, a clear potential cup-and-handle pattern begins to emerge.
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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.
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Deadline reported in April 2025 that Tom Cullen was joining the House of the Dragon cast as Ser Luthor Largent.
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“Hobnobbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobnobbing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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