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as in to wander
to move about from place to place aimlessly
kids on vacation mooching about the house and looking for something to do
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Recent Examples of mooch
Netflix may be converting mooching nieces, nephews, and ex-lovers into paying subscribers for now.
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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
Meanwhile, her brother is in the midst of a mental health crisis, two mooching boarders are taking advantage of her oblivious father, and her mother offers little emotional support.
—Vikram Murthi, The New Republic, 12 Apr. 2023
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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
Meanwhile, her brother is in the midst of a mental health crisis, two mooching boarders are taking advantage of her oblivious father, and her mother offers little emotional support.
—Vikram Murthi, The New Republic, 12 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mooch
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As natural explorers and hunters, indoor cats often beg to go outside.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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As a Puck Soup listener pointed out this week, if Pegula only owned the football team, Buffalo fans would be begging him to buy the Sabres too.Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees snuck in there under the table and got the deal done.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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If the season ended today, the Washington Commanders would sneak into the playoffs as the seventh seed, one game ahead of the Seahawks.Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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After years of wandering through the desert, Texas finally got this right.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Visitors are invited to park their cars and wander up the driveway to see cartoon characters and creatures heralding festive cheer.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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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
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And the fish—usually different kinds of goatfish—were freeloading.Ari Daniel, NPR, 23 Sep. 2024
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An old enemy of the Doctor’s is lurking in the wings and all of human history hangs in the balance.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
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And with the Eagles and Vikings lurking, tied atop the standings at 12-2, the Lions were destined to lose their grip on the NFC North and No. 1 seed, until their lack of depth finally shows and they’re inevitably bounced in the playoffs.Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Thomas’ ancestors historically roamed throughout the Southwest.Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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The cayos—or keys—are plops of milky sand ringed by bright verdigris; the waters are roaming territory for squid, turtles, pelicans, and iguanas.Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Davenports: More Than This by Krystal Marquis When The Davenports was released in 2023, the Davenport sisters stole our hearts.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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While brushing may appear like a victimless crime, the reality is that the recipient's personal information may have been stolen.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cool for the Winter James Marsden strolls around New York City's Midtown in a denim coat and shades on Dec. 18.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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And to top it all off, a second cat, an all-black one, strolls up at sunrise, getting a second breakfast.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Mooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooch. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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