as in to remain
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
if you hang around until my husband gets home, you can meet him
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Recent Examples of hang around
Donofrio added that average highs in mid-April usually hang around 60 degrees, so Friday is particularly warm.
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Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Turner recommends reflective tape or holographic deterrents hung around garden perimeters.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
At Union Pool, hang around the left side of the stage for good visibility and a spot to put your coat or drink.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Led by their unbeatable freshman goalie, the Pioneers hung around.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Turner recommends reflective tape or holographic deterrents hung around garden perimeters.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
At Union Pool, hang around the left side of the stage for good visibility and a spot to put your coat or drink.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Led by their unbeatable freshman goalie, the Pioneers hung around.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
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Here's a breakdown of the 10 best remaining fits for Denver at their late-second-round slot Friday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The woman used her hand to shield herself as Peavey continued to strike her with the remaining part of the brick before walking away.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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Choose growth, stay flexible, and take the next clear step forward.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Gonzalez, however, could leave if Courtois and Andrii Lunin, Real Madrid’s second-choice goalkeeper, stay at the club, possibly opening the door for Navarro to push on.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Trenin was caught in the neutral zone waiting to receive a pass from defenseman Zach Bogosian.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Outside the courthouse, two duelling protests waited for them.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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This draft class will go a long way toward determining whether Glenn and Mougey stick around beyond 2026.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Guests can hop on the complimentary bicycles to ride into town or to nearby Surfside Beach, or stick around the property to enjoy the neighborhood’s unique charm.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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