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Recent Examples of fraternization There is a no fraternization policy that was in place. —
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
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Lola, the 20-year-old daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen, had a close relationship with Muldoon thanks to her mom’s friendship and former relationship with the Days of Our Lives star.— Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Greg opens his heart to the possibility of a real friendship with this bonkers dude.— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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By bringing all these stakeholders together in one place, the researchers aim to address compatibility challenges and accelerate the development of industry standards for server-supporting infrastructure.— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
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Making our way to compatibility, all three Mission 1s go with all of GoPro's existing mounts – magnetic, conventional, and threaded.— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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There’s also a deeper layer around joint ventures and emotional bonds, where trust and reciprocity take precedence today.— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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The operation brought together the CIA officers and state authorities in Chihuahua, and that collaboration was a source of consternation for Mexican federal officials.— Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Leighton Meester is all smiles in a pink floral gown at the presentation of Elizabeth Arden's Eternal Aura fragrance in collaboration with Vogue on April 21 in Madrid.— Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Fraternization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/fraternization. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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