1
as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
she still hangs around with her college roommate
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2
as in to kill time
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 hang (around or out)
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Until an hour or so prior, Messi’s presence on the traveling roster was uncertain, with the Argentine not having played in the club’s previous three matches.—
Pablo Maurer,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025 -
This expansion affects light wavelengths emanating from cosmic objects of interest, like stars, that travel toward our detectors on Earth.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Because my instinct was to run away and not be associated with this thing.—
H. Alan Scott,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Exposure can cause cancer, stroke or heart attacks and has been associated with a higher risk of depression and anxiety.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Kounalakis is one of several candidates running to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom next year.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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If granted, the permit by itself would not allow Tesla to run any autonomous vehicle rides, with or without someone behind the wheel.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Latinx college graduates are more likely to be connected to family across class lines.—
Daisy Verduzco Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Thinking Game event was the second meeting of IRL Movie Club, a nationwide initiative to connect independent film communities through in-person screenings and conversations.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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Television and film's brightest stars gathered to recognize each other, flaunt their best style and simply kick back with their peers.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the aforementioned considerations about rebuilding, some residents who are moving ahead complained about bureaucratic delays, saying their plans have been kicked back, sometimes repeatedly, with demands for alterations.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Seems like an innocent enough way to bond with your partner after a long day of caregiving, but many commenters didn’t see it this way.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2025
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Unlike most formulas, Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat is meant to be applied to wet (or semi-wet) polish, bonding with every layer to create a durable, chip-resistant finish.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2025
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Most asteroids hang about in the Mars to Jupiter region, and the ones near Earth obviously hang about a bit closer.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2024
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The big picture: The nine-block shopping district got its own Art Deco-style sign on Monday, which now hangs about 25 feet in the air over Cary Street by Burtons Grill & Bar.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
1 Oct. 2024
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Harris and Adams have hooked up on lob slams numerous times the past four years.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2025
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Below, see which actors admitted to hooking up with their former costars.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Hang (around or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28around%20or%20out%29. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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