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 don't hesitate, this deal won't hang around for long.
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
The Angels trailed 3-2 in the seventh on Sunday, having done a nice job to hang around despite starter Jack Kochanowicz getting knocked out in the third inning.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Our Andrew Greif spoke with former Knicks players who played with his father, Rick, and remembered the young Brunson hanging around the team.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Warm temperatures, frequent rain, and shaded backyards create the perfect environment for algae growth—especially in the South, where humidity hangs around nearly all year.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
The Angels trailed 3-2 in the seventh on Sunday, having done a nice job to hang around despite starter Jack Kochanowicz getting knocked out in the third inning.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Our Andrew Greif spoke with former Knicks players who played with his father, Rick, and remembered the young Brunson hanging around the team.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Warm temperatures, frequent rain, and shaded backyards create the perfect environment for algae growth—especially in the South, where humidity hangs around nearly all year.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
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Spain remains solidly second on the international rankings.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The Covina Police Department said the incident remained under investigation.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Whistler With a compact village core lined with cafes, restaurants, and galleries, Whistler, home to North America’s largest ski resort, is a natural place to stay overnight (or longer), along the Sea to Sky.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Foreign fans, like other tourists, have heard horror stories about ICE and are electing to stay home.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Servers glide by with carts of champagne and caviar, and with desserts waiting to be flambéed right at your table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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And with roughly an hour to go until tipoff, there are still droves of fans outside waiting to get into the arena.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Whether the inspiration is a damp forest floor, a steaming cup of tea or a kitchen full of holiday baking, shoppers are reaching for perfumes that evoke a specific moment and stick around long enough to keep telling that story.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Low storm chances will stick around into early Tuesday, June 16, according to the NWS.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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