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
Those guards hanging around the entrance to the nest site will attack with much less provocation, often flying out to sting someone who happens to walk within 10 feet or so.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
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Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
But while some expenses automatically decline in retirement, others can become more difficult to manage, especially when old debts are still hanging around.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
That’s fewer than the typical 100-or-so ships that hang around the strait awaiting fill-up calls.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hang around
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
But while some expenses automatically decline in retirement, others can become more difficult to manage, especially when old debts are still hanging around.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
That’s fewer than the typical 100-or-so ships that hang around the strait awaiting fill-up calls.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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The White River remains a big draw, too, though Stephenson notes that public access points along the banks are becoming increasingly scarce.
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In the sweet family snap, Mahomes posed wearing a no-fuss crossbody sling bag that’s ideal for staying hands-free — and keeping up with her and Patrick Mahomes’ three children, Sterling, Bronze, and Golden.
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Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool.
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The lights were dimmed, my slippers were waiting beside the bed, and a video of the resort’s beach area played on the TV, complete with the soothing sound of waves washing up on shore.
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
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However, the luxury tax’s second apron would seem to be preventing that from happening, even if Robinson himself seems interested in sticking around.
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That’s because the trough of low-pressure air in the upper atmosphere that brought us cooler temps will be sticking around through at least the start of July, with a potential for more of these mild temps to stick around just a bit longer.
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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