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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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According to his website, he's been active for nearly 50 years and has traveled with his wife and their six children to 60 countries to spread his message.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026 -
The missile traveled at a speed of more than 8,000 miles per hour, according to the Western Command of Ukraine's Air Force.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bowie may be associated in the public mind with songs about space and extraterrestrials, but these are songs about living on earth and striving for the heavens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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However, to be in this coaching position at such a young age, associated with a quarterback coming of age and a championship contender, Grant’s NFL future is lush with potential and wide open for opportunity.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Jan. 2026
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The narrow fertile strip that formed the Phoenician cities’ homeland runs about 200km north-south along the coast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Just note that shoppers say the shoes run a bit small, so sizing up is best.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Gatlin paid an Atlanta audiovisual contractor $2 million, who then kicked back $1 million to her, according to court records.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Dec. 2025
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Conley drove, kicked back to Edwards, who hit Reid in the corner.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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Consumers quickly turned to social media and OPS for answers after learning that diesel fuel was mixed with regular unleaded gasoline and distributed to gas stations operated by Costco, Murphy Express and King Soopers.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Freeman says most of the onion powders available at the grocery store are mixed with fillers and anti-caking agents.—
Laura Manzano,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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The new generation of skiers that emerge in the 1970s embraced bursts of vibrant color, head-to-toe black, metallics, prints and plaids in the same era when fashion icons, celebrity and socialites mingled with locals at aprés-ski hangouts and discotheques.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
21 Dec. 2025
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And mingled with the dough to become one.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Dec. 2025
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The 49ers opened the game with a quick-strike touchdown drive, scoring when Purdy’s play-action pass found Demarcus Robinson over the middle for a 2-yard touchdown, only three snaps after Purdy and Robinson hooked up for a 61-yard catch-and-run to the Eagles’ 16 on the second play from scrimmage.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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That’s where Zito hooked up with Seattle scout Craig Weissmann.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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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 21 Jan. 2026.
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