hang about

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Recent Examples of hang about 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 The big picture: The nine-block shopping district got its own Art Deco-style sign on Monday, which now hangs about 25 feet in the air over Cary Street by Burtons Grill & Bar. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024 The show’s two strong female leads (Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke) notably spent the season largely hanging about their respective castles without impacting the show’s action and viewers also accused the season of sidelining fan-favorite Daemon (Matt Smith). James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024 Step 4: Make Height Adjustments Ideally, the hammock should hang about 4 feet off the ground when not in use, and about 2 feet off the ground when it's occupied. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024 The same coziness—now curdled—hung about several of the Delawareans called to testify. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 10 June 2024 And so Hamid, who was formerly a literature professor in Aleppo, starts hanging about on campus, tailing his suspect and straying ever deeper into the gray area between the righteous search for justice and all-out vigilantism. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 May 2024 Partygoers such as Dylan Sprouse, Laura Harrier, and Christina Hendricks hung about the property’s sprawling backyard, which included a patio area set with standing tables for chatting and a gardenesque conversation pit. Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024 The classicism that runs through Erdem’s designs, which almost every guest wore, evoked the pictures that hung about them. Ian Malone, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang about
Verb
  • Plus: What better way for locals to veg out during a stressful election season than with some grade-A on-screen drama?
    Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
  • This isn't only a place to veg out, though.
    Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2023
Verb
  • Akana's mother, Joselyn, played for Hawaii from 1993-96.
    Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • As a student ambassador for Wolf Lab, Bailey plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between students and innovative learning experiences, fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration.
    Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • So kick back, relax, and let someone else do the cooking.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Chena Hot Springs Resort, Alaska Nearest town: Fairbanks Prices from: $20 for camping / $200 for rooms a night Want to kick back in a remote hot spring while the green tendrils of the Northern Lights dance above your head?
    Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Players were in a dorm room fooling around with a gun.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Why fool around with a convention that everyone understood and practiced?
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Players will be able to mess around with the character creation and design their character and Palico.
    Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Even while battling a terminal illness, Catherine Fox does not mess around!
    Laura Bradley, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • However, the soft, lightweight fabric and mobility provide serious comfort, making these equally as handy for long travel days, workouts, and simply lounging around.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Skims French Terry Jogger Whether running errands or lounging around, these pants will deliver premium comfort.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • From the Yankees’ point of view, Aaron Judge went from hero to superhero to bum all within five innings.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Sorry to bum you out, but that’s not gonna happen anymore.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Below Nancy Nehring's house, a hunk of metal rested on the sidewalk.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Her keyboard has keys in pastel colors that clack like a typewriter’s; next to it rests a glass mug of grass-green matcha latte.
    Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024

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“Hang about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20about. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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