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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
Her family wants to mooch off her success while also criticizing her success.
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Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The exchange seemed to show real feelings and judgments — that the Europeans are mooching and that any American military action, no matter how clearly in American interests as well, should be somehow paid for by other beneficiaries.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Not for Chelsea, obviously, whom he’s already once told to go find a richer boyfriend to mooch off.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Anyway, my friend and I were able to mooch a ride from him to that wonderful institution known as LAX, land of inconvenience, confusion, disdain and dirty bathrooms.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The exchange seemed to show real feelings and judgments — that the Europeans are mooching and that any American military action, no matter how clearly in American interests as well, should be somehow paid for by other beneficiaries.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Not for Chelsea, obviously, whom he’s already once told to go find a richer boyfriend to mooch off.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Anyway, my friend and I were able to mooch a ride from him to that wonderful institution known as LAX, land of inconvenience, confusion, disdain and dirty bathrooms.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mooch
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Over the course of his prolific, three-decade career, the American filmmaker has established a signature aesthetic and working style that could convince any actor to beg him for a part — almost any actor.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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But when your 3-year-old is begging for it, concentrate on your kid’s joy instead of dreaming of force feeding a cold pizza of gravel and gnats to that singer. 5.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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But eventually, the neighbor realized Mystery had been sneaking out against his wishes, as Mystery is an indoor cat only.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The Pacers, meanwhile, have solidified themselves as title contenders after sneaking their way into the conference finals last year.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2025
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Across the street, walking to their apartments, Marta Becerra, 50, and Margarita Mota, 60, said people from the parking structure had wandered into their apartment complex, stealing bicycles and other items from people’s porches.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Any Colorado wolves that wander into Utah, New Mexico or Arizona will be retrieved and brought back to the Centennial State, under agreements state wildlife officials inked with those neighboring states.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 May 2025
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And again summer approaches and one must sift through all those spoiling invitations that inevitably come rolling in when one is an indolent (and impoverished) European aristocrat — who needs to freeload off the rich and hardworking.—
James Fallon,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Minutes before Carney’s arrival, Trump set a contentious tone by accusing Canada of freeloading on trade and the nations’ geopolitical alliance.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2025
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Supermassive black holes lurk all throughout the known universe, but catching one in the act of devouring its cosmic dinner doesn't happen all that often.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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In this regard, another early-20th-century influence besides Bulgakov lurks in The Stolen Heart: Mykola Khvylovy.—
Uilleam Blacker,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2025
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Tesla’s robotaxis will roam city streets, and humanoid robots dubbed Optimus will perform everyday tasks.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Depending on the weather and other conditions such as wildfires, rattlesnakes may roam at any time of the day or night.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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Sophomore infielder Luke Nixon was responsible for half of them, stealing 14 in 16 attempts.—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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One night, a couple of intruders beat Rob up and steal Apple.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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The elephant strolled in from the nearby national park, Kha Yai, and is a familiar sight in the Nakhon Ratchasima province of Thailand, the Associated Press reported.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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It’s said that as a young and then unknown designer, Christian Dior, strolled past the Hôtel Plaza Athénée on a breezy afternoon.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
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“Mooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooch. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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