HANG (AROUND OR OUT) Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

hang (around or out)

verb

Definition of hang (around or out)

as in to travel

to come or be together as friends she still hangs around with her college roommate

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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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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

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Coach James Ramsey announced Wednesday that pitching coach Matt Taylor was promoted to associate head coach, with assistant Josh Schulman named the team’s new recruiting coordinator.

— Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
The department has reportedly been conducting a sweep of construction sites associated with contractors working on the Pfizer building.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

Definition of associate

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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 agency has also sent staff to Anson County to help run the elections office while the county searches for new leadership.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
Kraus joined Sundance Square in 2021 to run the security division and has since expanded into strategic operations.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

Definition of run

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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

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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

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