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as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
not exactly the social sort, our boss generally stays in his office and keeps to himself
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as in colonial
tending to group with others of the same kind
dogs are social animals, preferring by nature to be part of a pack
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as in tea party
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Recent Examples of social
Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
Colonna’s film is set in the 1990s, which in real life was a crucial period of upheaval for the island’s social, political and economic prospects, with clan wars on the rise.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
This includes responding to emails and messages, relaying critical information via PowerPoint or Google Slides, and creating and sharing content for the company's website and socials.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Studies show that social support is key for people who are trying to cut back on drinking, including those with alcohol use disorder (AUD).5
Research shows that social support has a significant positive influence on sticking with and achieving goals in general.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
Colonna’s film is set in the 1990s, which in real life was a crucial period of upheaval for the island’s social, political and economic prospects, with clan wars on the rise.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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Naturally, posts about Pesto on the aquarium's socials rack up thousands of views and comments, many of which implore the staff to keep sharing the penguin with the world.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
This includes responding to emails and messages, relaying critical information via PowerPoint or Google Slides, and creating and sharing content for the company's website and socials.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
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With an approval rating in the mid-20s according to some polls, Ishiba makes outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden seem almost beloved.William Pesek, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Two members of the outgoing group are retiring, while the 28 others were reelected.Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, the French government reluctantly agreed to repatriate 26 royal treasures of the Kingdom of Dahomey (present-day Benin) carted off by French colonial troops in the late 1800s.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Mexico San Miguel de Allende’s historical roots, shaped by indigenous spirituality and colonial influences, create a unique backdrop for personal growth and healing.Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The space hosts a variety of special festive culinary experiences throughout the holiday season such as an afternoon tea party with Mrs. Claus, an ugly sweater bar crawl and a Nutcracker inspired burlesque show with speciality seasonal cocktails.Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Her collection of animals could outnumber her children and included a wandering armadillo that broke up tea parties and a pet hawk that once landed on the wig of a politician’s wife.Valerie J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
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McCabe Pub McCabe Pub remained a local destination for comfort food, cold beers and friendly service for over 40 years before shutting down in January 2024.Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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But the country’s new leaders will also have to look outward, balancing the tangled, sometimes contradictory interests of many foreign powers — some friendly, some hostile, some wary.Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Another person for whom books were on the brain was Elle Macpherson, who stopped by the cocktail party ahead of a trip to Los Angeles this weekend to promote her autobiography.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Old-school favorites to serve at cocktail parties all season long.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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With water, an energy source in the form of heat, and potentially organic compounds, scientists say Europa could be hospitable for alien life.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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California’s tax incentive program is cited as the main culprit for driving creators outside of the city to more hospitable locations like Georgia and New York, as well as Australia and European locations like London.Kristen Lopez, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Her death was likely due to a parasitic wasp–as Main’s team noticed that her burrow cover had been pierced.Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections cause STDs.Wendy Wisner, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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When these interact with hot water, they can get released into the tea and end up being drunk.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Outside, guests can pick camomile flowers for tea, and the more adventurous can hike up the gorge.Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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