as in haunt
a place for spending time or for socializing
a favorite hangout of senior citizens is the local community center
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Last fall, a friend told Hobbs that Peanuts Deluxe Cafe, a greasy-spoon hangout for San Jose State students on East San Fernando Street, was for sale and the SJSU alum decided to jump in and took over in October.
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The first floor was once home to Palace South Beach, a storied LGBTQ+ hangout known for its drag shows and turning this corner of South Beach into a beacon of inclusion.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Over the years, J&J became known as a relaxed hangout near the city art museums and a popular stopover for cowboys during the Stock Show and Rodeo.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
There’s also a market and boat rentals daily at the waterfront hangout.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The first floor was once home to Palace South Beach, a storied LGBTQ+ hangout known for its drag shows and turning this corner of South Beach into a beacon of inclusion.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Over the years, J&J became known as a relaxed hangout near the city art museums and a popular stopover for cowboys during the Stock Show and Rodeo.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
There’s also a market and boat rentals daily at the waterfront hangout.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangout
haunt
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Given out for free in streetside orange boxes and in stacks at cafés, The L was stylish and well-informed, highlighting locally famous names and haunts, and establishing a sense of shared community for the corridor.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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