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
Many players on the Queen City’s NBA team were hanging around while NBA Draft prospects worked out.
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Two tourists visiting London for the first time hang around just because an excited-looking crowd has gathered.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
Gillis’ Netflix comedy Tires premiered its second season earlier this month; as of the latest available data from the streamer, the show is still hanging around in the top 10.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
From casual summer hangs around the campfire and high-alpine adventures to frosty backcountry ski days, the Trail Mix Cap does it all.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Two tourists visiting London for the first time hang around just because an excited-looking crowd has gathered.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
Gillis’ Netflix comedy Tires premiered its second season earlier this month; as of the latest available data from the streamer, the show is still hanging around in the top 10.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
From casual summer hangs around the campfire and high-alpine adventures to frosty backcountry ski days, the Trail Mix Cap does it all.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
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As Inter Miami looks to turn the page Saturday night on one of its ugliest losses of the season, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez remained in their starting lineup against the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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This offseason, Diggs remains in recovery after dealing with knee concerns last season.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Here's a look at what Tennesseans can expect weather-wise, who is expected to see the highest temperatures and just how to stay safe as temperatures soar.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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The best way to protect yourself from poor air quality is to stay indoors, especially when the Air Quality Index reaches above 101, which is classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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His identity has not been released as family waits to be notified.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Tijuana has always been a place of waiting for migrants.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Virginia-Virginia Tech: A battle over allegations of ineligibility Think college football players stick around the sport too long now?—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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When the transition happened, the veteran offensive tackle Lane Johnson was just one of a few players to stick around.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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