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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Recent Examples of hangout
Believe it or not, the podcast hosts also spent time with Ruby at the local hangout, according to a post from the steakhouse owner.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Our goal is to provide this safe, dynamic space for after-school socialization and group hangouts.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Perfect for a patio or balcony, these hanging bulbs bring a little atmosphere to parties and hangouts.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025
Most events are casual — think trivia nights, brewery hangouts, hikes or group dinners.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Our goal is to provide this safe, dynamic space for after-school socialization and group hangouts.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Perfect for a patio or balcony, these hanging bulbs bring a little atmosphere to parties and hangouts.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025
Most events are casual — think trivia nights, brewery hangouts, hikes or group dinners.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangout
haunt
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This wealthy municipality west of Lisbon was a turn-of-the-century haunt for aristocrats in search of its therapeutic thermal waters, before finding wartime fame in the 1940s as a den of espionage on both sides thanks to Portugal’s neutrality.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The bar, once a haunt of the dean of Los Angeles food writing Jonathan Gold, closed in 2024.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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