HOBNOBBED Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

hobnobbed

verb

past tense of hobnob

as in traveled

to come or be together as friends those two have been hobnobbing together since freshman year

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as in mingled

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 hobnobbed Brackpool hobnobbed with former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who received campaign contributions from him and Cadiz. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Although he was known for repressive moves as National Police chief in the early 2000s, Qalibaf later enjoyed a reputation as a technocrat who hobnobbed with the likes of Gavin Newsom at Davos during his long tenure as mayor of Tehran. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026 Since winning double Olympic gold in Milan last month, figure skater Alysa Liu has amassed 8 million Instagram followers (and counting), attended Paris fashion week, hobnobbed at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, received a key to the city of Oakland and received murals painted in her honor. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026 Set the scene The lobby still captures the Art Deco glamour of the Jazz Age when flapper girls once hobnobbed with European royalty. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026 Kelley quietly hobnobbed with movers and shakers as well as everyday Austin folks, often at his favorite night spot, the Cedar Door. — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 25 Dec. 2025

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As the Chiefs traveled to Sao Paolo, Brazil, for their season opener in 2025, their former first-round pick could hardly leave his couch.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
The Sultan of Oman was met in London by Prince William on Tuesday morning before the pair travelled together to Windsor, where the majority of the royal engagements took place.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of traveled

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The two cultures mingled during its French colonial era up until the Vietnam War.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
In the main vintage selling space dealers mingled with their customers, collectors with more casual enthusiasts, and influencers and editors with brand executives.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of mingled

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Lubelo has also persuaded several friends to join the school, becoming something of an ambassador in a community where magic is often frowned upon and associated with witchcraft.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Also protect the email account associated with your Social Security profile because criminals may target it to reset other passwords.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of associated

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Alaska’s core constituency is composed of Natives, fishermen, rural legislators, and unions, with some chamber-of-commerce types mixed in.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
According to López-Alt, Shimbo, and Sakai, the best substitute for mirin is sake mixed with a sweetener.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixed

Verb

The dish machine was not running properly and the chemical sanitizer/soap dispensers have not been connected yet.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
In August, Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Police recovered 123 boxes of McLaren F1 Lego sets valued at about $230 each connected to a boxcar burglary, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of connected

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The property collaborated with Nobu and the food is clean and delicious—unsurprisingly, lots of raw fish and produce like spicy microgreens and August-sweet tomatoes grown at Sensei’s hydroponic farm down the road.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Founded in Switzerland in 2010, On has collaborated with an impressive roster of partners over the last 16 years, from tennis legend Roger Federer to Spanish fashion house Loewe, all while staying true to its mission of celebrating movement.

— Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaborated

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Jeff Stotts, an athletic trainer who runs a site that tracks sports injuries, wrote that since 2005, just one player had sustained a torn labrum like Wallace’s and returned later that season.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
The man running as a Libertarian for that Senate seat in Texas, one Ted Brown, had the best line of the day.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026

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