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Recent Examples of fraternization
There is a no fraternization policy that was in place.
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Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Defying a no-fraternization policy between shelter staff and residents, Tatum brought the girl gifts and took her on outings, eventually winning the mother’s permission to keep Relisha out overnight, purportedly to spend time with Tatum’s granddaughter.
—Jeff Truesdell, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
If there is a policy against fraternization in your workplace, your job or hers could be at risk.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This could lead to challenges such as role confusion and potential fraternization.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Defying a no-fraternization policy between shelter staff and residents, Tatum brought the girl gifts and took her on outings, eventually winning the mother’s permission to keep Relisha out overnight, purportedly to spend time with Tatum’s granddaughter.
—Jeff Truesdell, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
If there is a policy against fraternization in your workplace, your job or hers could be at risk.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This could lead to challenges such as role confusion and potential fraternization.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternization
Noun
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Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Raising the stakes is the shadow of the king’s younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been stripped of his royal title of Prince Andrew, exiled from public life and put under police investigation over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Of course, their amity turned out to be a time bomb.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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His ease in the landscape, practical intelligence, local alliances, and obvious interest offer not just an escape, but one new amity – a true alternative to the abuse she’s endured.—
Erin Douglass,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Benefits of sharing a living space include saving money, companionship and help with chores, according to real estate company Landing.—
Julia Hawkins,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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The wives of three serial killers form a friendship to find companionship and support.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The new faces of the sport, in this new generation of figure skaters, promote congeniality much more than cutthroat competitiveness.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The venue’s intimacy, coupled with a more informal, speakeasy vibe, permeated an award ceremony that was notable for its moments of laughter and easy congeniality.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That waiver allows existing routers to continue receiving updates that patch vulnerabilities, maintain functionality and ensure compatibility with operating systems.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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All will have to be weighed against parking demands and their compatibility with upstairs residential tenants.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Getting the debt down to a manageable size will take sacrifice in the way of cuts and tax increases, which are difficult even in times of relative political comity.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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And the promise of comity was dramatically torn apart.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To build a space with our own rules of reciprocity, care, and enthusiasm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, SpaceX is urging the FCC to dial up the pressure by codifying the reciprocity threat into actual policy.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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Crafted by designer and architect Peter Marino in collaboration with Peter McCoy of McCoy Construction, the entire spread offers a total of 39 bedrooms and 50 full bathrooms, plus another nine powder rooms, across an astonishing 70,000 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, the Hammer Museum hosts free, guided Mindful Awareness Meditations every Thursday in its Billy Wilder Theater, a collaboration with UCLA Mindful.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fraternization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternization. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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