hang (around or out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (around or out)
Verb
  • Any adult who plans to travel around the country this summer, or any time after the enforcement deadline, must have a REAL ID or another federally compliant identification document in order to avoid delays.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The assailant allegedly drove up in the truck, kidnapped Amber and traveled away from Highway 360 towards the center of Arlington.
    Emily Krauser, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Workers associated with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) started arriving in offices shortly after President Donald Trump's inauguration in January.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • On April 22, the Wilmette Village Board unanimously approved contracts totaling $1.8 million for design and related services associated with the future construction of a roughly 53,000-square-foot police station on the site of the existing station at Ridge Road and Birchwood Avenue.
    Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Similar ads have been run for 9/11 and other times of crises.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Listen to this article Former New York Giants and New York Jets kicker Jay Feely is running for a House of Representatives seat in Arizona.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In November 2001, President George W. Bush issued a military order authorizing the indefinite detention of noncitizens suspected of being connected to terrorism.
    Andrea Seielstad, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Located near Ramona High School, the site would have access to crosswalks and sidewalks connecting the property to the high school and is conveniently located near Olive Peirce Middle and Montecito High, Wolski said.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But this week, USA TODAY kicked back in New York City for a very special occasion: The launch of USA TODAY Studio IX, our new online destination for all things women's sports.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • In season 3, spa manager Belinda Lindsey (Natasha Rothwell) kicks back with a copy of Thomas Erikson’s Surrounded by Narcissists.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Studies in neuroscience suggest that trust fosters an environment where the hormone oxytocin can flourish, helping people feel bonded and collaborative.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • While the Mellencamp sisters clearly bonded with Ryan, their first meeting wasn’t exactly without its awkward moments.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Ummm, what are the odds that Joe’s hooked up with yet another murderer?
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • He’s lent his signature urgent, momentous vocals to tracks by Massive Attack, Leftfield and Run the Jewels, and even found time to hook up with Faith No More and Mr. Bungle mastermind Mike Patton and Doseone in the supergroup Nevermen.
    Cat Woods, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.

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