1
as in travels
to come or be together as friends
those two have been hobnobbing together since freshman year
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2
as in mixes
to take part in social activities
spent some time hobnobbing with the rich and famous while in Los Angeles
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Shortsleeve never travels without an Apple AirTag that slips easily into luggage, backpacks, or even a passport holder to quietly keep tabs on all of your essentials.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026 -
Instead of steady burning, this engine uses a continuous supersonic detonation wave that travels around a cylindrical chamber.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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The system features a robotic arm that mixes a wide range of cocktails with precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Producer Francesco Piro mixes the album with an ear for the alien and otherworldly so that none of the sounds feel like they were played by a few guys in a room.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Outside, the aroma of turmeric, cardamom, and garam masala mingles with the sweet haze of incense drifting down the street and masking the underworld accused of hiding just around the corner.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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One-pan cooking ensures that each ingredient mingles in a happy jumble during the baking process, sharing their spices and aromas, exuding their juices and uniting in a flavorful meal.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The third round of official future wagering on the May 2 Derby runs today through Sunday.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Reviewers find this style runs big and suggest sizing down for a more snug fit.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, a second ICE vehicle joins, allowing the two cars to box Ecklund in.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Three-star transfer Landen Clark chose to move to LSU after a season with Elon University and five-star transfer Sam Leavitt joins the Tigers from Arizona State.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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The film stars Sally Field as a widow who bonds with a giant Pacific octopus, while also connecting with a young man (Lewis Pullman) in need of direction.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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The adhesive that bonds a child to a sports team is one of the most powerful elements in the universe.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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For members of the Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network, a coalition of nonprofits that operates a hotline for reports of ICE activity and connects residents with legal and community support, the risk is not theoretical.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Disneyland's monorail is a historic transportation system that connects the park.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Hobnobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobnobs. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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