1
as in hangs (around or out)
to spend time doing nothing
a tea house near campus where many university students could be seen hanging about
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2
as in plays
to spend time in aimless activity
we'll be hanging about at the pub if you need us
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In an art-imitating-life debut, Wilder, 18, plays the son of his dad's character Everett.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
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As the largest global trade organization of movie theater owners, Cinema United plays a critical role in advocating for the interests of the theatrical experience.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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The insurance company may then delay or deny the request, which kicks back the paperwork to the doctor’s office and starts the entire process all over again.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Each one rests on a foundation of great ideas that can wrap around your mind like a tentacle and force you to really think about what has frightened you.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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The fate of both villages rests in the hands of Pumpkid and Bony Lu, who join forces with a quirky group of friends to save the holidays and reunite their communities.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Challengers, including conservative advocacy groups, argue the law unconstitutionally chills political speech and participation.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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This kind of political pressure on broadcasters and artists chills free speech and threatens the livelihoods of thousands of working Americans.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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As far as home finds, pick up this fall-scented candle and a lightweight handheld vacuum to tackle quick messes around the house.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The cranky and irritating backseat driver, who bums a lift midway through the Griswolds' adventure, also has with her the easily excitable pooch Dinky.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Hangs about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs%20about. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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