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
Seven flies hanging around on elecrical cords coming from the kitchen ceiling.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
South Florida is shooting a putrid 1-of-17 from 3-point range as a team, but is hanging around mostly by playing defense.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
But after one more Post basket, the Knicks – led by Brunson and OG were able to hang around and then turn the tide.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Florida’s 18 turnovers and three 3-pointers — on 20 attempts — against Kentucky allowed the Wildcats to hang around during the Gators’ 71-63 win Friday in the tournament quarterfinals.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
South Florida is shooting a putrid 1-of-17 from 3-point range as a team, but is hanging around mostly by playing defense.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
But after one more Post basket, the Knicks – led by Brunson and OG were able to hang around and then turn the tide.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Florida’s 18 turnovers and three 3-pointers — on 20 attempts — against Kentucky allowed the Wildcats to hang around during the Gators’ 71-63 win Friday in the tournament quarterfinals.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
Verb
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Upon arriving, the drone will remain up to 300 feet in the air while a pod, attached by a tether and carrying the product, descends to the ground.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Following the money While much of the money’s final destination remains unclear, the documents offer glimpses into how some of it was spent.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Minimize the risk of heat dangers by staying cool and avoiding direct sun exposure.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Conchiglioni, a larger shell pasta, manages to nail the best of both texture worlds, staying tender when submerged and catching color and crispiness at the surface.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Our families had to wait until democracy was restored in 1999 before asking the government to locate the grave.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Many analysts are starting to fear the energy disruptions will stick around for a while.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Still, there’s plenty to improve, which is part of the reason why Evans stuck around for his sophomore year at Duke rather than head to the NBA after his freshman year like Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel did.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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