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
The Canadiens hung around, largely thanks to goaltender Jakub Dobeš.
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
This mountain lion wasn't hanging around to apologize or ask if anyone in the house could spare a square, either.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Meanwhile, photographs of crew members while still on the ship show many of them hanging around together in a hallway while waiting to be interviewed by health authorities, covering their mouths and noses with only flimsy masks.
—Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Now, there’s a real mixture of guests hanging around the lobby and breakfast room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
This mountain lion wasn't hanging around to apologize or ask if anyone in the house could spare a square, either.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Meanwhile, photographs of crew members while still on the ship show many of them hanging around together in a hallway while waiting to be interviewed by health authorities, covering their mouths and noses with only flimsy masks.
—Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Now, there’s a real mixture of guests hanging around the lobby and breakfast room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
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With approximately 56% of votes counted, analysts say Steyer would need to outperform Becerra by roughly 12 points in remaining ballots to advance to November.—
Ruyuan Li. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2026
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Due to safety concerns, the age restriction for overwater villa stays is 13 and up, though parents or guardians can sign a waiver upon booking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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More importantly, leadership storytelling requires energy, curiosity, and the willingness to stay awake to what others miss.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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At the end of one of the castle’s walkways, after a turn or two—by electric cart, bicycle, or on foot—and with the air filled with the scent of pine, rosemary, and jasmine, the sentinels are waiting, carved into the rock where the fort’s cannons were once located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Iyo Sky, Roxanne Perez, Giulia and Lash Legend squared off in a fatal four-way match with a spot in the semifinals waiting for the winner.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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However, while some folks may endure lingering nerve pain from a shingles complication called postherpetic neuralgia, that’s not the only stubborn side effect that can stick around after the painful, blistering rash subsides.—
Alyssa Sparacino,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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The 90% who stuck around, according to him, are spending more—hotel bookings have more than 4x’d year over year, and total engagement has more than doubled in absolute terms.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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