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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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While some clips show people singing and dancing along with the movie or as the film's credits roll, other viral videos show fans hanging around long after the film was over to continue the party.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026 -
With so many angels hanging around, the head of a pin problem is small potatoes given the current state of the world.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The bank wants her descendants to stop forgetting it.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kudrow, who starred as the free-spirited Phoebe Buffay, said the writers reprimanded the cast for forgetting lines and spent their off-hours fantasizing about her female co-stars.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
28 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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People typically focus on large pieces of furniture during a move, but neglecting smaller kitchen items can derail what would otherwise be a smooth move.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Shultz felt that neglecting those relationships, like neglecting one’s garden, will grow weeds.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
25 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 1 May. 2026.
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