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spend time

VERB

hang about/hang around/hang out

Synonyms

WEAK

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

VERB

hang around

Synonyms

WEAK

abide affect dally frequent glom hang about hang out haunt linger live loiter reside resort roam swell tarry waste time

VERB

hobnob

Synonyms

STRONG

consort fraternize mingle mix pal socialize

WEAK

chum around hang around hang out with keep company knock around with pal around rub elbows rub shoulders

Antonyms

STRONG

disagree

Example Sentences

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Is it really possible to spend time with someone every week for two years and not know what they think about Joe Biden and Donald Trump?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

June's combination of bright planets, a rare lunar occultation, the summer solstice, and returning deep-sky treasures makes it an excellent month to spend time under the night sky.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Capsey believes her game has improved since she had the opportunity to spend time working on her skills, away from the pressures of playing.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“I will retire to spend time with my aging mother, travel, and publish,” Baez said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“I’m still on the fence. There are some people who will be there whom I’m not sure I want to spend time with anymore. Why?”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

spend time

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