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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 Austrian ski federation said Haaser fractured the tibial plateau in her left knee and was set to travel back to Austria on Saturday for treatment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026 -
Athens native Bryan Barks remembers as a young girl accompanying her grandfather Coleman on some of his speaking engagements, traveling across the country and into Canada.—
Rebecca McCarthy,
AJC.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Many of the artists associated with SAAP, including Paksa, then abandoned art in favor of various forms of activism.—
Daniel R. Quiles,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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There are, of course, risks associated with the path the president chose, and Iraq and Afghanistan showed how quickly events can overwhelm our plans.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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The cabinet changes come on the heels of both a political pact, recently signed by parties with the prime minister, and the launching of the registration process for those seeking to run candidates in the next elections.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the Democratic primary, Amy Martinez-Salas, a legal assistant and UT Arlington alumna, is running uncontested.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Cher’s adult son Elijah Blue Allman busted into a New Hampshire home over the weekend, and then kicked back on the couch with a cigarette, police said.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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This has a similar curved design, and the chenille-like fabric lends this a coziness for kicking back and curling up.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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The shirts’ release Thursday coincided with the announcement that the first phase of the Metro D Line subway extension will open May 8, with three new stations connecting downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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There were also quick looks at a massive tower floating in the water that could be some kind of gym, plus a beachside town with buildings connected by aquatic bridges.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Spring break at home can be a fantastic opportunity for families to have fun and bond through creative activities.—
Nicole Harris,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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The play allows Radcliffe, a deeply private celebrity, to bond with fans on his own terms.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Turquoise pearl, and azure line the space, and a cylindrical hanging light sculpture made of hundreds of white and gold ceramic fish hangs about the lounge seating area.—
Kristin Braswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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The hot air just hangs about, causing the dish to cook unevenly with some spots nearly raw and others burnt.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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The film also stars Holly White as Liz’s sister Julia, and Joe Dacosta as Dan’s best man, who hook up within minutes at each wedding.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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As recently as 2024, there was little interest from large data center developers to hook up to New England’s power grid, according to Jacob Lucas, the vice president of transmission system planning for Eversource.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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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 6 Mar. 2026.
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