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fraternize

[frat-er-nahyz] / ˈfræt ərˌnaɪz /


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But his choice to enthusiastically fraternize with a self-described misogynist facing dozens of horrific felony counts has exposed him to scrutiny.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

Behind the scenes, Chung, who often goes by “E.S.” in the West, also is known to fraternize comfortably with Hyundai staff, the company’s auto dealers and others.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 8, 2025

Superheroes-in-training are enrolled at Godolkin University School of Crimefighting, where they fraternize in between high-stakes competitions of strength and ability.

From Seattle Times Sep. 14, 2023

“Whereas James is actually quite personable, and I think goes out of his way to fraternize with everybody in the company.”

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2022

“Why don’t you get back in your truck? We’re not supposed to fraternize with other faction members.”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

A multimillionaire entrepreneur fraternizes with a fish-tailed woman during a video shoot for an indie band.

From Washington Post Jan. 19, 2017

See, even Duke fraternizes with the charming beasts!

From The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras by Edouard Riou

After the show, the orchestra usually breaks up into parties for a final drink, or sometimes fraternizes with the last call and makes a bunch for supper at Sam Isaacs'.

From Nights in London by Thomas Burke

Wealth always fraternizes with wealth to a certain extent.

From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 by Various

You now only hear the words of peace and good-will; everybody fraternizes with everybody. 

From Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 by Évariste Régis Huc

The Gelmans fraternized with Mexico’s bohemian avant-garde and hosted soirees at opulent residences in Mexico and New York.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Commerce always fraternized with art and journalism in the magazine business, and Miranda needs to hear that this balance will stay if the magazine changes hands.

From Salon May 6, 2026

The former detective was fired in 2017 after an allegation was received that he had improperly paid a witness and had fraternized with people connected to criminal conduct.

From Washington Times Feb. 19, 2019

Xaysana’s case drew great attention when he was arrested last year because of unproven suspicions that some Thai celebrities with whom he fraternized were implicated in his activities.

From Seattle Times Sep. 26, 2018

He had a haughty, imposing mien, and something very determined in his appearance, which was however kindly and hearty, so that we fraternized in a few moments.

From The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier by Various

Most companies discourage executives from fraternizing with staff too intimately because of the messy conflicts it can create.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 14, 2022

That’s where Frank Sinatra lost his gaming license for allegedly fraternizing with organized crime bosses at his Cal-Neva hotel-casino in the 1960s.

From Seattle Times May 12, 2022

With that, Haitiwaji — a mother in her 50s — is accused of fraternizing with terrorists and sent to a re-education camp.

From New York Times Feb. 22, 2022

He doesn’t do much fraternizing with other superstars.

From Washington Post Mar. 4, 2020

“Because someone’ll hear you been fraternizing with roustabouts and chuck you—or more likely these guys—off this thing,” he says.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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