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as in hanging around
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as in forgetting
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slacking (off)
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And now, Annie and Tomasso seem to be taking a very public stance about people still hanging around their neighborhood and asking questions about the investigation.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026 -
To Kennard’s right, with his arm hanging around the then-teenager’s shoulder is James, donning what would now be seen as a retro Florida Marlins baseball cap.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2026
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Overlooking Year-Round Appeal Another mistake Miller sees is forgetting to plant for visual interest throughout the year.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
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Not forgetting that the whole thing can fit into a suitcase.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, city employees began hanging about 500 trick-or-treat pumpkin buckets in the trees on Main Street every October.—
Elliott Harrell,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Orion Nebula Those viewing from a dark sky location may also notice a blurry patch of light hanging about 5 degrees below Orion's belt.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Another frequent issue is neglecting the upper back, allowing the shoulders to collapse.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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And as a result, neglecting my own love and happiness.—
Sarah Hearon,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Slacking (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacking%20%28off%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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