HANG (AT) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

hang (at)

verb

Definition of hang (at)

as in to haunt

to go to or spend time in often most summer afternoons, we'd hang at the municipal pool for a few hours

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The film tells the story of Rita (Coon), a woman in midlife haunted by the weight of her past, encounters magnetic young spiritual leader Ricki (James) and leaves her family to follow her to an all-female commune.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 July 2026
These collapses have haunted state Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas), who first floated the idea of an early warning system.

— Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of haunt

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Many patients visit the renowned clinic looking for a third or fourth opinion, carting with them unsorted documents from external health systems.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The violence also prevented Migné and members of his coaching staff from visiting Haiti to scout or evaluate players in their home environment.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

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The Note Nest creator Vanessa Harnik frequents traditional little free libraries and was inspired to create something special of her own.

— Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
It’s frequented by rare and endangered animals such as melonhead whales, Hawaiian monk seals, and hawksbill and green sea turtles.

— Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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hangars

hang (at)

hang back

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