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
On July 27, that team was 50-49 and hanging around in the AL Central race.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The Cincinnati Reds and the Arizona Diamondbacks (despite being ravaged by injuries) have hung around .500 for most of the year.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 July 2025
It was then hung around the nave of the Bayeux Cathedral in Normandy.
—Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2025
The Steam Summer Sale ends on July 7, so don’t hang around if one of these games has caught your eye.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The Cincinnati Reds and the Arizona Diamondbacks (despite being ravaged by injuries) have hung around .500 for most of the year.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 July 2025
It was then hung around the nave of the Bayeux Cathedral in Normandy.
—Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2025
The Steam Summer Sale ends on July 7, so don’t hang around if one of these games has caught your eye.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 2 July 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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How to stay cool during a heat wave When the temperatures climb, the Ohio Department of Health has some advice on how to stay safe and cool.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
22 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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Hollinshead declined to answer the Idaho Statesman’s questions during a phone call, citing an ongoing investigation and need to wait for approval from the Elmore County Prosecutor’s Office.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
14 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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Officially, fall drinks stick around until red holiday cups arrive in early November.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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And stick around for an exciting announcement about a new Tiana exhibit opening soon.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 July 2025
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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