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 However, for other schools, especially those struggling on the field, the students may need some convincing to hang around until the game goes final. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 The Warriors hung around for a few more minutes, but the Suns eventually pulled away and Luke Kennard hit a 3 to extend the lead to 117-102 with six minutes left. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 In that out-of-use cooler, two living roaches rather ghoulishly hung around the 17 roach corpses. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 As the daughter of two classical singers, she was used to hanging around backstage and going along with the rhythm of theatrical days. — Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang around

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Verb

Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, remains in charge.

— CARA ANNA, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
Seniors need clear assurances that their prescriptions will remain available, their delivery options will continue, and their care will not be interrupted.

— L. Prather McKinnon, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of remain

Verb

Personnel could access the digital design and print replacement devices without waiting for conventional supply chains.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
An alligator with a goofy sense of humor crawled through the back door of a North Carolina bagel shop, then stood at the front counter as if waiting to take someone’s order.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of wait

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To ensure a seamless, natural-looking dye job, Monzillo recommends using a little bit of Vaseline on and around your hairline to prevent any color lines from sticking around.

— Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026
Stop for breakfast at Musa, a buzzy café kiosk in São Conrado, and stick around for a beach day away from the crowds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026