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
Constipation might hang around a day or two before things normalize.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
The Red Sox have lost the benefit of the doubt, and there’s plenty of that hanging around Fenway.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Heading into Saturday, June 13, skies will remain dry as highs hang around the mid-90s with heat index values again over triple digits.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Dogs and cats hanging around worked out pretty well for humans, too.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
The Red Sox have lost the benefit of the doubt, and there’s plenty of that hanging around Fenway.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Heading into Saturday, June 13, skies will remain dry as highs hang around the mid-90s with heat index values again over triple digits.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Dogs and cats hanging around worked out pretty well for humans, too.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
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His trial is currently scheduled to begin in May 2027, though the date remains subject to change, his criminal defense attorney Amber Fayerberg previously confirmed to PEOPLE.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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For up to a month, Luban remained in a spot off the southern coast of India that is known for high food productivity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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The administration filed a last-minute request to stay the judge's injunction pending their appeal, but it was ultimately rejected.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Dedicated handheld silicon from Intel, not just AMD, is more proof that this category is here to stay.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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After years of abject failures, underachievement or agonising near-misses, Tuchel was hired to end England’s wait for a major international men’s trophy, which now extends to 60 years.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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My regular waiter, Ryan, always had a glass of orange juice waiting for me at breakfast; my cabin attendant Sabrine kept my fridge stocked with sparkling water; and bartender Dennis always had my cocktail ready to go for me following dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The sizzling heat sticks around as highs will stay in the low 90s and heat indices will be in the upper 90s and triple-digits.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Heading into Saturday, June 20, some storms will stick around into midday before exiting later in the day.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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