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 According to Today, Messi often played soccer with Lucas Scaglia and would hang around his pal's house hoping to see Scaglia's cousin, Roccuzzo. — Jacklyn Krol, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 Meanwhile, his younger brother Jayden wore a white tank top tucked into a pair of light wash jeans with a brown leather belt and silver chains hanging around his hips. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 June 2026 Scotland is hanging around despite an even goal differential and just 44 percent possession thus far. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Despite Pace Di Donna Schrader (PDS) having a booth at Art Basel in Switzerland last week, Schrader didn’t hang around this side of the Atlantic for the sale. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 June 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

The best meals arrive slowly, with water nearby, warm air moving through the room, and service that makes staying longer feel like the only sensible decision.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
People should stay indoors as much as possible to avoid the extreme heat, especially as smoke moves in, said Tyler Hasenstein, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026

Definition of stay

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

Nevertheless, Wednesday morning's second-quarter earnings report is J & J's chance to prove that its businesses — from pharma to medical technology — are performing well enough for investors to stick around and bet on more upside from here.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Part of his charm here included playing the stalwart father figure to two terrified kids — someone a child could trust to stick around and keep watch all night when the dinosaurs came chomping.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026