RUB ELBOWS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

rub elbows

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variants or rub shoulders

Definition of rub elbows

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to take part in social activities regularly rubs elbows with celebrities The fundraiser was an opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the most influential innovators in the industry.

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Recent Examples of rub elbows There’s a real possibility that actors like Tom Hanks and Brad Pitt rubbed elbows with Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on Friday. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

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“Rub elbows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rub%20elbows. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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