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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 coalition commander, U.S. General Norman Schwarzkopf, diligently tried to comply with the cultural values of his Saudi hosts by ordering his troops to refrain from consuming alcohol or viewing pornography, from holding public religious services, and from fraternizing with the locals.
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Peter R. Mansoor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2011
The Vain founders spent time fraternizing around another monument, the glowing M of the local McDonald’s sign.
—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
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Peter R. Mansoor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2011
The Vain founders spent time fraternizing around another monument, the glowing M of the local McDonald’s sign.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternize
Verb
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Less than a quarter of cases reported in that time were associated with outbreaks of three or more cases.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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While the public often associates AI with automation and repetitive outputs, the most compelling works are those that communicate the artist’s vision built on years of meticulous studies and experiments.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With the Oscars just hours away, the energy was electric—guests snapped photos, mingled, and soaked in the last moments of pre-awards anticipation before heading off into the night.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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The couple made the awards season event — which was held at The Beverly Hills Hotel’s iconic Polo Lounge — a date night, cuddling up to each other on the red carpet before later mingling with the swirl of Oscar nominees, industry professionals and other celebrities.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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People living or traveling in other parts of the world have various ways to watch the red carpet, awards presentations and acceptance speeches.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rather than carry around a complete sewing kit, tuck a few safety pins into your purse, wallet, or carry-on, safety pins take up zero space, are TSA-approved, and can even come in handy to impress a colleague or traveling partner.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Simply mix the lemon and water in the mug, then microwave the mug and mixture for a couple of minutes.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Beard mixed in zone and press in hopes of affecting Florida’s attack.—
Mark Long,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ryan, the founder of Article, a digital creative agency based in Toronto, continued to collaborate with Meghan on several high-profile projects, including the creation of the SussexRoyal.com and Archewell.org websites, as well as Sussex.com.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Shortly before soaring to the A-list with Top Gun, Tom Cruise collaborated with director Ridley Scott on a fantasy film that the performer would be happy to forget.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Are vulnerable, unvaccinated people clustered together, socializing with each other?—
Alyson Hurt,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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Children may be more likely to throw temper tantrums, cry, or lose interest in socializing or attending school.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Veteran left-handed pitcher José Quintana is joining the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year, $4.25 million deal with $1 million in potential bonuses, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The goal is to inspire brands beyond CeraVe and LaRoche-Posay to join the movement, as well.—
Faye Brookman,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Stone is driven by a deep love of music and a desire to connect with her audience on a visceral level.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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And more than that, how romantic to know another person agrees to be connected to you forever.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Fraternize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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