hang together

verb

Definition of hang togethernext
as in to affiliate

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Recent Examples of hang together Alba’s brother and his wife were also included in a family photo of the gang hanging together for a festive evening out. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026 The top-down talent set a worldly tone that the dialogue-heavy, 2-hour 18-minute movie needs to hang together. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025 No Breaks is where the mess, the laughter and the honesty all hang together live every afternoon. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025 They are often seen hanging together in green jackets near roadside food stalls, waiting for their next online trip request. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hang together
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang together
  1. affiliate
  2. combine
  3. interface
  4. ally
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  • Meanwhile, the number of voters who officially affiliate as dues-paying members of the DSA is also on the upswing, nearly doubling since Mamdani began his viral mayoral campaign in 2025.
    — Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
  • Two major super PACs affiliated with AI companies are facing off in New York's 12th congressional district — the only congressional race so far where both political action committees are involved.
    — Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Definition of affiliate
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  • Escott is rolling out some meditation workshops where participants will stand on a city pavement and ponder how ancient seashells and coral reefs were once turned into cement and combined with stones and sand to turn into pavements.
    — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • This show-stopping historical hotel on the edge of the moor combines roaring fires and old-world grandeur with one of Devon’s best spas.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of combine
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  • Michael is also in charge of interfacing with frontier AI labs and figuring out long-term coordination on AI across the government.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Jobs are now listed for Iowa, though the job responsibilities for a government relations manager still include interfacing with Kentucky's economic development team.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of interface
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  • Those looking for signs of friction might note that the mayor-elect has closely allied herself with City Controller Kenneth Mejia, who has been locked in a battle with LA28 over its failure to publicly report some of the details of its finances.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Weeks before the election, the Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC allied with House Speaker Mike Johnson, shifted resources away from Kean's race to other critical contests, foreshadowing the 7th District outcome.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of ally

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“Hang together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20together. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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