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as in to veg out
to spend time doing nothing
a tea house near campus where many university students could be seen hanging about
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as in to play
to spend time in aimless activity
we'll be hanging about at the pub if you need us
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Recent Examples of hang about
Most asteroids hang about in the Mars to Jupiter region, and the ones near Earth obviously hang about a bit closer.
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Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Most asteroids hang about in the Mars to Jupiter region, and the ones near Earth obviously hang about a bit closer.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
The big picture: The nine-block shopping district got its own Art Deco-style sign on Monday, which now hangs about 25 feet in the air over Cary Street by Burtons Grill & Bar.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
The show’s two strong female leads (Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke) notably spent the season largely hanging about their respective castles without impacting the show’s action and viewers also accused the season of sidelining fan-favorite Daemon (Matt Smith).
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024
Step 4: Make Height Adjustments Ideally, the hammock should hang about 4 feet off the ground when not in use, and about 2 feet off the ground when it's occupied.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024
The same coziness—now curdled—hung about several of the Delawareans called to testify.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 10 June 2024
And so Hamid, who was formerly a literature professor in Aleppo, starts hanging about on campus, tailing his suspect and straying ever deeper into the gray area between the righteous search for justice and all-out vigilantism.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 May 2024
Partygoers such as Dylan Sprouse, Laura Harrier, and Christina Hendricks hung about the property’s sprawling backyard, which included a patio area set with standing tables for chatting and a gardenesque conversation pit.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Most asteroids hang about in the Mars to Jupiter region, and the ones near Earth obviously hang about a bit closer.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
The big picture: The nine-block shopping district got its own Art Deco-style sign on Monday, which now hangs about 25 feet in the air over Cary Street by Burtons Grill & Bar.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
The show’s two strong female leads (Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke) notably spent the season largely hanging about their respective castles without impacting the show’s action and viewers also accused the season of sidelining fan-favorite Daemon (Matt Smith).
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024
Step 4: Make Height Adjustments Ideally, the hammock should hang about 4 feet off the ground when not in use, and about 2 feet off the ground when it's occupied.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024
The same coziness—now curdled—hung about several of the Delawareans called to testify.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 10 June 2024
And so Hamid, who was formerly a literature professor in Aleppo, starts hanging about on campus, tailing his suspect and straying ever deeper into the gray area between the righteous search for justice and all-out vigilantism.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 May 2024
Partygoers such as Dylan Sprouse, Laura Harrier, and Christina Hendricks hung about the property’s sprawling backyard, which included a patio area set with standing tables for chatting and a gardenesque conversation pit.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang about
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And while humans tend to veg out on the couch, canines typically only watch for short periods.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Making the choice to be social is especially difficult at the end of an exhausting day when your impulse may be to veg out on the couch.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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While physicians don’t have a definitive answer as to why heart failure typically causes cognitive decline, the following factors may play a role: Changes to the heart.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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The scenes with you and Erika Henningsen, who plays your ex’s young new girlfriend, are really fascinating.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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Learn to Make Cocktails in a Speakeasy After cycling the Going-to-the-Sun Road or hiking the Highline Trail, there’s nothing better than kicking back and reliving your adventures in Glacier National Park over a great drink—or better yet, learning how to make one yourself.—
Joni Sweet,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Not all of us seek the heart-stopping excitement of steep waterslides; some of us find true joy from kicking back and floating peacefully down a lazy river.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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As Molly and Guy start to fool around, things get hot and heavy, but Ernie has a job to do.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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As Molly and Guy start to fool around, things get hot and heavy, but Ernie has a job to do.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Yeah, the team is old, and would have benefited from closing out the Rockets in five instead of messing around till Game 7.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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Interestingly, in the language of the Inupiat tribe of Alaska’s north slope, there’s no messing around with spring.—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2025
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Expect loafers, sandals, and football boots, all designed to evoke the spirit of travel—whether that’s lounging poolside or exploring city streets.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Hollies No one wants to run into a spiky holly bush while lounging in a bathing suit.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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Clyde has said that he’ll be devastated to leave his playoff booth duties behind, and local Knicks supporters who hang on his every word for six months each year are equally bummed at the prospect.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
2 May 2025
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If you’re bummed out that your hot, famous wife makes a lot of money at work, that sounds like a personal problem to me!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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The student's friends took her to a nearby apartment to rest after the fall, not realizing the severity of her injuries.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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LeMahieu took a few days to rest following the cortisone shot.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Hang about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20about. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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