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 dog-friendly outdoor space practically beckons visitors to grab a glass and a seat to while away a pleasant weekend afternoon. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025 It’s all found just a mile from the Atlantic Ocean inside an old converted gas station, and the long picnic tables under the tall metal awning out front are ideal for whiling away a dreamy barbecue afternoon. Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025 The company hasn't detailed the self-balancing tech either, and that might indicate that this vehicle is a while away. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025 The next challenge will be staying in football shape while away from the team. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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