HANG (AROUND) Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

hang around

verb

Definition of hang around

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 But when October rolls around again, do sophomores, juniors, and seniors really want their parents hanging around for the weekend? — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 This time the shark is hanging around for a month in familiar waters. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 For the cocoon to hang around for shockwaves to strike, mass transfer has to occur just a few thousand years before the final explosive death throes of one of the binary stars. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 July 2026 Many birds hang around under bird feeders looking for a free meal. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang around

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around

Verb

Although laws changed in 1829 to allow Catholics to become members of parliament, the idea of a Catholic prime minister remained controversial for many years.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Much of the squad that lifted the trophy is expected to remain together, while Yamal could be an even bigger force by the time the next World Cup arrives.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of remain

Verb

La Roja is a far more patient team, preferring to keep possession and pass their opponent to death, waiting for any momentary lapse of concentration.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Zidane has been waiting for this moment for five years, and expectations are sky high.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of wait

Verb

Heat may stick around Heat might persist into the last week of July.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
The drop-off was modest compared with France’s, suggesting British viewers were a little more willing to stick around once their own team had exited.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026