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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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Whoopi Goldberg begs for it Georgia NAACP president warns against election interference; says voter suppression happening now Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump, praises Elon Musk: Watch Will Trump or Harris win?The Hill, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Finally, as Chairwoman Tanya Lewis said, the tribe wrote letters begging the government for some land.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Imagine shutting every door and window, yet an intrusive guest still sneaks into your home.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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If 10 hours on stand are too much, sleep in, sneak to your spot at 9 a.m., and hunt out the rest of the day.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Children on the autism spectrum tend to wander, or elope, from home and other safe places at a higher rate than their peers, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Some bucks might wander 5 to 8 miles or more, while others move 2 miles or less.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 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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Then blitz a weakside linebacker who is lurking in the shadows.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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This is the cosmos’ way of nudging you to confront what’s been lurking underneath the surface.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Most of the dogs love roaming around by themselves, but there's no doubt which breed likes to be around the staff at all times.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The story unfolds in a single spot from a single camera position, from dinosaurs roaming the ground where a home is later constructed and where families spend decades of their lives.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
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At a glance, Fitzgerald played well enough as a rookie to enter next year as the favorite for starting shortstop, hitting 15 homers, stealing 17 bases and posting an .831 OPS over 96 games.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Here's why At one point he’s basically indentured to almost comically evil thieves, who force him to crawl through small spaces in the rubble to steal for them.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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There was a college homecoming feel with members of the Divine Nine, the network of Black fraternities and sororities, stepping and strolling to upbeat music.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Still, the sporty jacket was stylish enough to wear for days spent city strolling thanks to elevated details like vertical ruching and a zippered split-hem.Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Mooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooch. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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