mooch

1
as in to beg
to live by relying on someone else's generosity or hospitality without sharing in the cost or responsibility he's always mooching off of his friends, even though he can easily pay his own way

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as in to sneak
to move about in a sly or secret manner I suspect she's mooching around in the background and keeping an eye on us

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Recent Examples of mooch Also free: Go to a buddy’s house and mooch off them. Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2024 Netflix may be converting mooching nieces, nephews, and ex-lovers into paying subscribers for now. WIRED, 18 Oct. 2023 After all, it can be argued that Truman Capote mooched off of those richer and more socially prominent than himself. Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 30 June 2023 On Tuesday the streaming company warned that only people who live under the same roof can share accounts, leaving subscribers to decide whether to jettison friends and family mooching off their accounts or pony up an additional $8 monthly fee. Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 24 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for mooch 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mooch
Verb
  • Following the show, the beauty community begged McGrath to unveil the secret behind her glass-shattering technique, which has been recreated by makeup artists time and again since then.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
  • That does beg the question, often ignored by those saying the Chinese economic onslaught of the European auto industry is unstoppable.
    Neil Winton, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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  • Sometimes, he's gotten invited to inaugural balls; other times, he's been able to sneak in.
    Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
  • And with a personal training certification and a degree in kinesiology, a wellness focus often sneaks into many aspects of my personal and professional life.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • Only another party of two had wandered in during our meal.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Inside, wander through palaces and halls, as well as Musamman Burj, an octagonal tower where Shah Jahan is believed to have been imprisoned by his son.
    Tanvi Chheda, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • But if freeloading fish are hovering around, looking to benefit from the hunt without contributing, the octopus punches them away, according to new research.
    Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
  • And the fish—usually different kinds of goatfish—were freeloading.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 23 Sep. 2024
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  • As this seduction of sorts happens, Hannah lurks in the background worried her child will end up disappointed, while also growing increasingly worried about Jim’s ever-encroaching mortality.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
  • If a former hitmaker hasn’t connected recently, their Brat Summer might be lurking around the corner.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • With millions of animals roaming our planet, some are rarely spotted by people.
    Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
  • His dribbling ability helps him in tight spaces as well, or when roaming towards the wide areas (as can be seen below).
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Then the men forced her mother to open the safe, stealing several pieces of jewelry and about $10,000 that was inside, prosecutors said.
    Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
  • On the pavement outside the store, Rich told her brother, someone had rolled Ervin’s body over and stolen the pack of cigarettes.
    Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Indeed, Jokic strolled to the huddle expressionless after Aaron Gordon embraced him and Ball Arena erupted.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Pick up permits to visit or camp in the state park, stroll through a 2-acre desert garden, explore an expansive interpretive exhibit that covers the history, geology, and culture of the surrounding area, or buy a souvenir in the gift shop.
    Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025

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“Mooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooch. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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