hangar

verb

Definition of hangarnext
as in to garage

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Recent Examples of hangar The issue of high fuel prices came to the board’s attention in late spring when airport tenants – which range from flight schools, to charter aircraft, to hangar renters – began to complain to board members. — Jordan Graham, Orange County Register, 25 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangar
  1. garage
  2. warehouse
  3. house
  4. cellar
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  • Go through the shed and garage and throw out clutter that has collected over the summer.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Parking Paid parking is available in multiple surface lots and garages around the event site, including Union Station’s West Yards Garage.
    — Kendrick Calfee May 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Definition of garage
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  • Costco fuel stations are available exclusively to warehouse members and are known for offering prices that are often lower than nearby competitors.
    — Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2026
  • While savings options grow by the day, an overwhelming majority of Americans continue to warehouse their savings in traditional checking and savings accounts provided by large banks.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of warehouse
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  • Tourist attractions abound—from colorful boutique shops to enticing coffee roasters—many housed in the pale-yellow, former government buildings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The museum, leaders announced on Wednesday, will also house a genealogy center that will be intended to help visitors preserve family history through the company FamilySearch.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of house
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  • Shipments include six bottles total, two of each selection, so members have one to open now and one to cellar for savoring at a later date.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Structured enough to cellar, but irresistible right now.
    — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Definition of cellar

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“Hangar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangar. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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