as in haunts
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 hangouts
Put the kibosh on future hangouts.
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Police throughout the United States regularly raided gay hangouts in the 1950s and ‘60s.
—Julio Capó, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Certain categories, like social hangouts or free-form drawing, are excluded by default for younger users.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Warehouses and old buildings have been converted into swanky wine bars, walk-up taco stands, and eclectic hangouts such as Satellite Bar & Lounge, a tavern where taxidermy, vintage couches, and a wide selection of craft brews bring in a diverse crowd.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
The club grew large and powerful quickly, and formed branches in surrounding areas and high schools so other Latins could join and have hangouts of their own.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2015, he was seen at such Magnolia Avenue hangouts as Ellerbe Fine Foods, Shinjuku Station, cocktail bar The Usual and its sister pub The Chat Room, as well as Del Frisco’s Double Eagle, downtown cocktail bar Thompson’s and at Woodshed Smokehouse.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
In 2015, he was seen at such Magnolia Avenue hangouts as Ellerbe Fine Foods, Shinjuku Station, cocktail bar The Usual and its sister pub The Chat Room, as well as Del Frisco’s Double Eagle, downtown cocktail bar Thompson’s, and at Woodshed Smokehouse.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Whether any of these are actual relationships, casual hangouts, or just people existing in the same spaces, the breadcrumb trail across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and X has given fans plenty to work with.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Police throughout the United States regularly raided gay hangouts in the 1950s and ‘60s.
—Julio Capó, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Certain categories, like social hangouts or free-form drawing, are excluded by default for younger users.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Warehouses and old buildings have been converted into swanky wine bars, walk-up taco stands, and eclectic hangouts such as Satellite Bar & Lounge, a tavern where taxidermy, vintage couches, and a wide selection of craft brews bring in a diverse crowd.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
The club grew large and powerful quickly, and formed branches in surrounding areas and high schools so other Latins could join and have hangouts of their own.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2015, he was seen at such Magnolia Avenue hangouts as Ellerbe Fine Foods, Shinjuku Station, cocktail bar The Usual and its sister pub The Chat Room, as well as Del Frisco’s Double Eagle, downtown cocktail bar Thompson’s and at Woodshed Smokehouse.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
In 2015, he was seen at such Magnolia Avenue hangouts as Ellerbe Fine Foods, Shinjuku Station, cocktail bar The Usual and its sister pub The Chat Room, as well as Del Frisco’s Double Eagle, downtown cocktail bar Thompson’s, and at Woodshed Smokehouse.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Whether any of these are actual relationships, casual hangouts, or just people existing in the same spaces, the breadcrumb trail across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and X has given fans plenty to work with.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangouts
haunts
Noun
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As North Texas sees an explosion in suburban growth, the birds could be flying back to old haunts and finding sprawling neighborhoods instead of wetlands.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, our Food team, led by senior editor Danielle Dorsey, has some amazing recommendations for new favorites and old haunts that will fill your stomach and lift your spirits.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Hangouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangouts. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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