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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Vanoven urged residents to stay home as crews worked the active scene, warning that downed power lines and debris would be harder to see after dark.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Rhaenys served as a valuable member of Rhaenyra’s council, even going to stop Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) from taking Rook’s Rest for King Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney), so Rhaenyra could stay back.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The lights were dimmed, my slippers were waiting beside the bed, and a video of the resort’s beach area played on the TV, complete with the soothing sound of waves washing up on shore.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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