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also hanged (around or out)
1
as in traveled
to come or be together as friends
she still hangs around with her college roommate
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2
as in hacked (around)
to spend time doing nothing
for my vacation I plan to rent a beach house and just hang out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hung (around or out)
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In November 1934, Italy traveled to London to play England, a meeting of the world champion and the team that believed itself the best in the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025 -
From January through September, more than 18,100 migrants have traveled on boats from Panama to Colombia, according to Panama's National Migration Service.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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In a live video, Khan indicated that there is a rich history with the National Championship, extending back to the days of Georgia Wrestling, which Schiavone was associated with.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The unique nature of the high-profile case, which garnered worldwide attention, also could lend itself to moneymaking opportunities for those associated with it, Hippler said.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
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Running back Waymond Jordan, who is out due to an ankle injury, was seen walking on the sideline just before kickoff and celebrated with the team on the sidelines when Jayden Maiava connected with Makai Lemon for the first touchdown of the evening.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The philanthropy part will probably be connected to his annual Thanksgiving contributions to family foundations.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Both have spent heavily in the transfer market this year — City around £180million in January and a further £220m in the summer, Liverpool just short of £450m this summer — but very few of the incoming players have hit the ground running.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The venue will run limited weekday hours, with longer sessions on weekends.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Over a bite to eat, everybody kicked back and chatted it up a little.—
Jay Glennie,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Gatlin paid an Atlanta audiovisual contractor $2 million, who then kicked back $1 million to her, according to court records.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Prospectors may also find gold mixed in with mineral deposits and ores in Irion, Taylor, Uvalde, Howard and Williamson counties.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some cleaning products can damage the glass of your screens when mixed with alcohol, but disinfecting wipes with 70% alcohol have been deemed safe to use and won’t cause damage.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, her face-framing layers mingled with the body of her hair and moved away from her forehead.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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The night kicked off with cocktails at the bar outside the listening space, as Bridges mixed and mingled with select attendees ahead of his performance.—
Colleen Kratofil,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Pattinson, 39, and his Die My Love costar Jennifer Lawrence sat down for a video interview with Vanity Fair in which both actors were hooked up to a polygraph.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The two hooked up again on the second drive, with Edwards finding Evans for a 10-yard touchdown pass.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Hung (around or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hung%20%28around%20or%20out%29. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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