hang with

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.

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The walls are wrapped in natural hessian and hung with paintings, alongside ceramics by contemporary British artist Charlotte Salt. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 The rooms are hung with wire grid-wall panels typically used for retail displays. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2026 Family movie night is more than a chance to hang with your family, pass around the popcorn, and laugh at a comedy or gasp at a thriller. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Oct. 2026 Florida has looked like one of the best teams in the country, and Auburn hung with them. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang with

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“Hang with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20with. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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