HACK (AROUND) Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

hack (around)

verb

Definition of hack (around)

as in to hang (around or out)

to spend time doing nothing would prefer to be put to work rather than spend his days at the ranch just hacking around

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Verb

Just take care of your[self], and veg out.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
This set is damn near professional-wear, with a blazer-style top and contrast piping for those who like to veg out with dignity.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2025

Definition of veg out

Verb

Emily Ratajkowski lounged on a beach in Spain with her 5-year-old son Sylvester Apollo Bear wearing a tiny animal print bikini.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 July 2026
The jewel of the home, a heated pool for swimming laps in the mornings, is located at the center of the inner courtyard, while the rooftop terrace offers an accommodating space for dining and lounging while taking in the city views.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

Definition of lounge

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President James Garfield’s assassin, Charles Guiteau, died by hanging about five months after he was convicted of murder.

— USA Today, USA Today, 17 June 2026
On Monday, May 18, a 7%-illuminated crescent will hang about two degrees from Venus, with Jupiter about 20 degrees above.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 May 2026

Definition of hang about

Verb

The rider was thrown from the motorcycle and hit the metal guardrail, coming to rest on the right shoulder, according to the patrol.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Matar at times rested his hand on his chin and sometimes turned to speak to his lawyer, but not toward the witness stand, though the defendant did watch the author walk out a door.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of rest

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Taste and adjust the syrup, bitters, or water by the teaspoonful if desired, then chill.

— Al Culliton, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
Courtesy of Elevation Tea Martinez encourages wine enthusiasts to brew these teas, chill them slightly and serve them in a wine glass rather than a mug.

— Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of chill

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Without that off-ramp, builders would be forced to slash prices, threatening the equity held by recent buyers or to idle construction crews.

— Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
Bercich said the day the Metrodome roof caved in, Ryan’s car idled on the side of the road, unable to handle the onslaught of snow.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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