hang (around or out)

verb

Definition of hang (around or out)next
1
as in to travel
to come or be together as friends she still hangs around with her college roommate

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2
as in to kill time
to spend time doing nothing for my vacation I plan to rent a beach house and just hang out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (around or out)
  1. travel
  2. kick back
  3. associate
  4. hang about
  5. run
  6. veg out
  7. connect
  8. lounge
Verb
  • Stories about Chin traveled through Kerrville as quickly as the floodwaters.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley, who are still recovering from long-term injuries, are set to travel and continue their rehab in the States.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of travel
Verb
  • Prepared in advance and served chilled, cooks can kick back and enjoy its summertime irresistibility.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
  • But instead of kicking back, Nadal’s been busy building a hotel empire.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Definition of kick back
Verb
  • Warsh also invested tens of millions in the Juggernaut Fund, which is associated with Druckenmiller’s firm.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Tehrani’s patients include executives, entertainers and public-facing professionals looking to restore definition to the arms, abdomen, shoulders and chest without the extensive scars associated with traditional body-lift surgery.
    — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of associate
Verb
  • 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
  • England went ahead of Argentina in the 55th minute of their semifinal, but Messi found another gear and set up both late goals to break England’s hearts and keep Argentina’s run alive.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Kennedy, who was running for president as an independent at the time, even appeared on the red carpet for the show’s final season premiere in 2024.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of run
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
  • The west is symbolic of death in mythology, but also connected to the land of Elysium, the final resting place for Greek heroes.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • Its circular form remains intact, complemented by white oak floors, modern finishes, and a dramatic spiral staircase connecting each level.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Definition of connect
Verb
  • For tennis lessons, swinging at the driving range, and even lounging on the couch, this skort works for a range of occasions.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • In the center, a cluster of tortellini lounged in a pool of truffle-flecked butter sauce.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of lounge
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“Hang (around or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28around%20or%20out%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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