hang with

phrasal verb

hung with; hanging with; hangs with
US, informal
1
: to spend time with (someone)
He's just been hanging with his friends.
2
: to stay close to (someone) : to keep up with (someone)
He hung with the leaders for the first half of the race, but then he began to fall behind.

Examples of hang with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The duo, who played Fat Amy and Aubrey Posen in the franchise, then clarified their teasing in another Instagram Stories post while hanging with Bride Hard costar Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024 Still, Kris hung with Nicole and Robert with O.J. The men met on a tennis court in 1969 and stayed pals for more than two decades. Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 Inside, his office walls were hung with photographs of the Yanomami, taken by some of the earliest visitors: a vision of life before the incursion of outsiders. Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024 Boise State hung with Colorado in the First Four, but costly turnovers and an anemic offensive performance sent the Broncos home early with a 60-53 loss. Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2024 In the Red Salon, the original 1920s Franck paneling is hung with custom Lyonnaise silk. Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024 Copies were hung with pride on the walls of both players for decades, and hang in their children's houses today. Detroit Free Press, 17 Mar. 2024 And their exhibits give visitors the opportunity to hang with sharks, dolphins, and beluga whales, all while learning about the importance of conservation and wildlife protection. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024 Jenner's sisters spent much of the Easter holiday in matching pajamas and hanging with their nieces and nephews. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024

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“Hang with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20with. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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