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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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With fans begging for the Ngannou vs. Jones bout, Davis speaks on what imaginary hurdles are present that are keeping this fight from occurring.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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That, of course, begged the question: Who would drive the car in 2025?Greg Engle, Forbes, 13 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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Dali stowed away in the airplane's lavatory According to a criminal complaint filed on Dec. 5, Dali reportedly snuck aboard Delta Air Lines flight 264 at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport bound for Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris on Nov. 26.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Fickell could be forgiven for allowing his mind to wander.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Imagine sweating it out in a sauna after a day of adventure, then stepping into the dome to stretch, breathe, or simply let your mind wander.Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 5 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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In the clip of the cobra's removal, Rossouw lifts the pillow the venomous snake is hiding under to show viewers that the reptile is lurking under the bed covers.Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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And the same goes for the giant clown animatronics lurking under staircases, the big-screen animations of a bloody sack and an ax-carrying Santa walking through a snowy forest, and the ghostly pirate statues set up inside the empty basement pool, writes Piet Levy.Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Understanding black bears Black bears roam across much of North America.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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This shadowy faction has been roaming the galaxy and mass-converting citizens, but their intent is unknown — something for players to discover over the coming weeks and months.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 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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The past few years have seen watch sizes fall, tiny Cartier Tanks steal headlines, the return of classically sized dress watches, and the rise of dressy watches with stone dials.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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Visit historic mansions, dine at farm-to-table restaurants, sip coffee while strolling the North-South County Trailway—there’s nature, cuisine, art, shopping, and much more, all on offer in these distinctly East Coast locales.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The gardens will be decorated for the first Christmas tree stroll through Dec. 15, with trees decorated by local organizations on display.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Mooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooch. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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