hobnobbing

verb

Definition of hobnobbingnext
present participle of hobnob
1
as in travelling
to come or be together as friends those two have been hobnobbing together since freshman year

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2
as in mingling
to take part in social activities spent some time hobnobbing with the rich and famous while in Los Angeles

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  1. collaborating
  2. running
  3. connecting
  4. joining
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  • And, just as significantly, this argument de-emphasizes the possibility of collaborating with adversaries on limiting military AI systems, favoring arms race over arms control.
    Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, the firm works on projects throughout the region, including Manhattan town houses and Hamptons retreats, frequently collaborating with in-demand architects and designers.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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  • Despite a strong stretch drive, their final record of 93-69 left them five games behind the front-running Dodgers in the National League West.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Investing in a franchise is often perceived as less of a financial risk than embarking on an independent enterprise, as well as offering the ability to be up and running and generating income relatively quickly.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of running
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  • The explosions took place around the Plaza of the Three Powers, an iconic square in Brasilia connecting the principal buildings of Brazil’s three branches of federal government.
    Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • There are nine modules, including two that were added in 2021 to address trauma and social justice, as well as the importance of connecting with, and respecting, nature.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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  • Kaufman has transitioned his popularity as a crowd-favorite player into a broadcast career, joining NBC Sports as an on-course reporter in January 2023.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But whilst there are significant advantages to franchise ownership for an experienced entrepreneur, joining a franchise brand may also present a set of challenges.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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