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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The luxury line promises a hotel-like vibe on board, matched with itineraries that spotlight the best of Europe, including off-the-radar destinations such as Rapallo, which has Art Nouveau villas, a seaside promenade, and nearby beaches for whiling away an afternoon.
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
What if she’s just being kept in whatever room Teddy Fenig is whiling away in?
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
In some areas, the roads were paved, while away from civilization they were topped with a layer of small stones.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Simmons has missed four games while away from the team.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
What if she’s just being kept in whatever room Teddy Fenig is whiling away in?
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
In some areas, the roads were paved, while away from civilization they were topped with a layer of small stones.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Simmons has missed four games while away from the team.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for while away
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“While away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/while%20away. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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