codearse (con)

(v.) = rub + shoulders (with), rub + elbows (with), be in with

Ex. The value of reading good novels was easily explained as helping the working class to rub shoulders with the best of English manners and thought and encouraging them to pass their time happily and harmlessly.

Ex. The work of proclaiming Jesus as the only Savior of the world encounters problems, however, in a region Muslims and Christians have rubbed elbows for nearly two centuries.

Ex. Being in with the in-crowd isn't always the best thing .