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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)
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The ban, which goes into effect on Monday, bars travel to the United States by citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.—
Hamed Aleaziz,
New York Times,
5 June 2025 -
Sara Ashwood traveled roughly 500 miles from Las Vegas to watch her favorite team play at Sutter Health Park on Tuesday night.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Hanifa, a brand largely associated with size inclusiveness and adaptability returns with its second summer release.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Jam girl summer celebrates old-world traditions often associated with homesteading, such as growing your food, cultivating gardens, raising chickens, baking and cooking from scratch, and yes, making jam.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The deed restriction runs with the land for 99 years, meaning future owners are also subject to the covenant.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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By day, Chloe is running a women’s magazine, and Adam works at a tony law firm.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Uptown Charlotte 7) Artwork: Luminous Lane murals Location: 100 E. 4th St., Charlotte Bursting with colorful murals, Luminous Lane connects 3rd street to 4th street, between College and Tryon Streets in uptown.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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To connect with Chuanrui and learn more about his journey, follow him on LinkedIn.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Here, several distinct sitting areas seem ideal for kicking back with some wine—the entire growing process visible from just beyond the rim of your glass.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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Despite the modernity, the space has inviting and homey details, like plush throw pillows, deep armchairs, and tons of coffee table books, allowing guests to kick back and admire their surroundings.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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The two are bonded forever, use catchphrases to communicate and care intensely about each other.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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If Korda happens to bond with his offspring, that’s a bonus.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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The bot is then hooked up to a device known as a pneumatic ring oscillator, which delivers a pulsating 2.25-bar (32.6-psi) air current into channels within the robot's body.—
Ben Coxworth
May 28,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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In a unique move, the platform’s 800-volt architecture allows charging speeds of up to 135 kW by splitting the pack into two separate 400-volt units when hooked up to a high-powered charger—Porsche says it can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 21 minutes.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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