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as in to associate
to come or be together as friends
don't fraternize just with people of the same race, religion, or social background
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Recent Examples of fraternize
The Vain founders spent time fraternizing around another monument, the glowing M of the local McDonald’s sign.
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Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024
Lee strikes out in his initial attempts to connect, but Eugene gradually starts fraternizing with him at bars.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024
Guests can kick their night off, before potentially venturing out, at Azul Rooftop or Bar Hugo Rooftops, fraternizing with young New Yorkers.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2024
Traveling far to fraternize might have cost too much energy.
—Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2024
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Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024
Lee strikes out in his initial attempts to connect, but Eugene gradually starts fraternizing with him at bars.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024
Guests can kick their night off, before potentially venturing out, at Azul Rooftop or Bar Hugo Rooftops, fraternizing with young New Yorkers.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2024
Traveling far to fraternize might have cost too much energy.
—Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternize
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Representatives of the present-day Stonewall Inn, which is part of the national monument, and the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative, a nonprofit organization associated with the historic bar, expressed outrage over the changes.—
Susan Haigh,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Gravitational lensing becomes useful to planet-hunters when planets pass background stars not associated with them.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Nightly after sunset | Free | Details ❤️ Mix and mingle with other singles at Dilworth Tasting Room's Single Night Mixer, happening at all locations.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Antiques and vintage pieces mingle with bold art, contemporary accents, and rich color palettes in the boutique design firm’s livable and sophisticated interiors, which have earned it multi-repeat clients.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes, teams do travel for friendly, non-streamed matches against their rivals, too.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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The 35-time Grammy Award-winning singer has released the dates for her upcoming tour, which will travel to cities around the U.S. plus London and Paris.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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The Spartans, who also lost Bianca Fleitas during the first game, has been mixing and matching lineups throughout the season.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Morello mixed in brief passages of his own distinctive sound, but the overall effect remained tied to an older tradition.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
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The two have collaborated on the RFK Stadium bill and see eye-to-eye on priorities like tackling crime.—
Cuneyt Dil,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this year, Lee collaborated with Japanese men’s brand, Scye, on a collection that featured the Loco Jacket also made with Jelt Denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2025
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Behind the scenes Soho House is a global membership platform of physical and digital spaces that connects a diverse group of members to work, socialize, connect, create and have fun.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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The tradition of socializing, feasting, and drinking after a ski session traces its roots back to Norway, but it's been adapted (and arguably perfected) by American ski resorts.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2025
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Malen pushed to join and changed agents last September, a sure sign of a player wanting to formalise an exit strategy.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Also joining the protests have been older, less privileged Serbs, people on whom Mr. Vucic previously counted for support by providing their villages with new roads, sports halls and other facilities.—
Andrew Higgins,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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There are also pieces that connect Twain to the history of Hartford, advertising which used his name or image to promote stores or utility companies.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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Wyoming was led by 6-foot-4 center Allyson Fertig, who connected on 10 of her 14 attempts from inside to score 20 points — just over her Mountain West-leading average of 19.1 points a game.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Fraternize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternize. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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