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hangar

verb

Definition of hangarnext
as in to garage

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Recent Examples of hangar The issue of high fuel prices came to the board’s attention in late spring when airport tenants – which range from flight schools, to charter aircraft, to hangar renters – began to complain to board members. — Jordan Graham, Orange County Register, 25 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangar
  1. garage
  2. warehouse
  3. house
  4. cellar
Verb
  • Go through the shed and garage and throw out clutter that has collected over the summer.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Parking Paid parking is available in multiple surface lots and garages around the event site, including Union Station’s West Yards Garage.
    — Kendrick Calfee May 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Definition of garage
Verb
  • Costco fuel stations are available exclusively to warehouse members and are known for offering prices that are often lower than nearby competitors.
    — Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2026
  • While savings options grow by the day, an overwhelming majority of Americans continue to warehouse their savings in traditional checking and savings accounts provided by large banks.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of warehouse
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  • Back in August, the singer’s team erected a pop-up merch shop on the same quiet downtown block that houses Slotnick’s cookbook store, which has been in business for 30 years.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Upper floors will house offices and the label’s bridal business, with customers escorted inside from an outdoor waiting line.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of house
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  • Shipments include six bottles total, two of each selection, so members have one to open now and one to cellar for savoring at a later date.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Structured enough to cellar, but irresistible right now.
    — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Definition of cellar

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