HACK (AROUND) Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

hack (around)

verb

Definition of hack (around)

as in to hang (around or out)

to spend time doing nothing would prefer to be put to work rather than spend his days at the ranch just hacking around

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Verb

Just take care of your[self], and veg out.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
This set is damn near professional-wear, with a blazer-style top and contrast piping for those who like to veg out with dignity.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2025

Definition of veg out

Verb

Up on the top floor, the rooftop skylounge features a private pool and a summer kitchen, along with plenty of places to kick back and enjoy the ocean views.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
Home to Montage Palmetto Bluff, a previous winner in the World’s Best Awards, the tiny town knows exactly how to kick back under the live oak trees.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of kick back

Verb

While lounging poolside, the British model and niece of Princess Diana brought the heat in a red-hot triangle bikini held together by a tiny gold ring.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Beachgoers hoping to lounge or swim can simply grab a spot on the sand and enjoy the view.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of lounge

Verb

President James Garfield’s assassin, Charles Guiteau, died by hanging about five months after he was convicted of murder.

— USA Today, USA Today, 17 June 2026
On Monday, May 18, a 7%-illuminated crescent will hang about two degrees from Venus, with Jupiter about 20 degrees above.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 May 2026

Definition of hang about

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The camp's primary purpose is to provide presidents a place to rest, relax and recharge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Without Lionel Messi’s participation in the contest — due to an agreement between the MLS and MLS Players Association to allow certain World Cup players to rest without penalty — the league needed another star to step up.

— Kamran Nia July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of rest

Verb

Shake for five seconds to briefly chill and mix flavors, then pour ice and liquid into a tall glass.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
Three four-legged friends chilled along the Hudson River at the Hertz Gold Squad Hangout, clearly enjoying being petted by concert-goers taking in the music.

— Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Definition of chill

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