as in hacking (around)
to spend time doing nothing
returned home unannounced and found the au pair goofing off
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The Daily Dividend Earnings season is kicking back into high gear.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025 -
The Book Club films that allowed audiences one last chance to savor this delightful movie star kicking back and letting her charisma carry a picture.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Orion Nebula Those viewing from a dark sky location may also notice a blurry patch of light hanging about 5 degrees below Orion's belt.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The student was found hanging about 50 feet up in a tree with the open chute, Metro Nashville Police Department said on X Saturday.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Originally from Asheville, North Carolina, Forsberg has been kicking around Pittsburgh for a hair more than a decade now.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Of course, that’s not the only hack kicking around this week.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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The company also collaborated with Nike last month to launch an initial three core activewear collections and four seasonal collections, featuring pieces designed for everything from strength training and everyday workouts to lounging and running errands.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Imagine hosting a cozy dinner party under the stars, morning coffee with a view, or simply lounging with a good book in the sunshine—all without ever leaving your own space.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Goofing (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goofing%20%28off%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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