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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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In 1971, President Richard Nixon met with the Emperor of Japan on the tarmac in Anchorage as Hirohito traveled to Europe for meetings.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025 -
On the last day of the season, Athletic Club will travel to the Santiago Bernabéu to take on Real Madrid.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The showgirl aesthetic is typically associated with the burlesque scene, where female performers adorned themselves with rhinestones, sequins, and feathers at various clubs, theaters, and lounges.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some oral and throat cancers are also associated with HPV infection.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The four culverts, which are 9.5 feet tall and 14 feet wide, run under the Exposition Center, the Milwaukee Mile and the parking lot.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Beam, a 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee, said the distillery runs five days a week, pumping out more than 150 barrels each day.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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Las Vegas may be known for its entertainment and nightlife, but reliable internet is what keeps residents and businesses connected every day.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Gardening not only provides fresh, nutritious produce but also offers a great way to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with nature.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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The then-councilor doled out a $13,000 bonus to one of her Council staffers, a relative but not an immediate family member, on the condition that $7,000 be kicked back to her.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
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To kick back and relax, the drawing room opens out to landscaped gardens through elegant French doors, while the sitting room features William Morris wallpaper and a wood burner.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Under Lewis’ coaching, Moten said the defensive tackles are bonding and becoming a strong unit.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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Torres' account in the Times is just one of an increasing number of stories about people bonding with AI in new ways, both negatively and positively.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Sizes Tablecloths should hang about 8-16 inches on each side for formal dining and about 3-6 inches on each side for casual dining.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
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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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Included in the box is a short USB-C to USB-C cable and a dual USB-C to USB-A/C cable for hooking up any peripherals.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Two red rotary-dial phones hooked up to a VoIP service occasionally rang with real-time reports of problems.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2025.
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