while away
phrasal verb
whiled away; whiling away; whiles away
: to spend (time) doing something pleasant and easy
We whiled away the afternoon with a walk around the garden.
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Even more interesting, nearly half of travelers cook their own meals while away, making grocery store runs a necessity.
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Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The posh neighborhood also boasts art galleries, high-end shopping, and chic cafes to while away a few hours in.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
From Michelin restaurants and vintage cocktails to quirky underground activities and the great outdoors, the region offers various ways to while away a weekend or even a whole week.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Many times, pet owners will use these playpens indoors, outdoors and while away from home.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The posh neighborhood also boasts art galleries, high-end shopping, and chic cafes to while away a few hours in.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
From Michelin restaurants and vintage cocktails to quirky underground activities and the great outdoors, the region offers various ways to while away a weekend or even a whole week.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Many times, pet owners will use these playpens indoors, outdoors and while away from home.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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“While away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/while%20away. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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