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hangs out

VERB

associate with; be residing in

Synonyms

WEAK

abide affect dally frequent get along with haunt have relations with linger live loiter reside resort roam spend time stand around swell tarry waste time

Antonyms

WEAK

condemn

Example Sentences

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She hangs out on pillows surrounding her gas stove with her cat Murchyk, which now always wears a little sweater.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Almost everyone hangs out for at least about an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

While waiting to find out who will receive a coveted fellowship, Ruthie hangs out with classmate Bhadveer, a misogynist in the making.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

She attends students’ ballgames, hangs out in the dining hall and jumped at Achterman’s suggestion that she watch the crew team practice, getting up by 6 a.m. to do so.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

But the MAV sits alone for years quietly making fuel, then just kind of hangs out until its crew arrives.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir