hang in

verb

Definition of hang innext
as in to carry on

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Recent Examples of hang in But, just like the oppressive smoke, other things hang in the air. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 The starting five of Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart hang in the main view, with other role players on the sides. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 Any leftover unopened packages can hang in the fridge for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to two months. — Farideh Sadeghin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 Successful negotiations on the most contentious issues and the emergence of a permanent deal that could reset the Gulf’s fortunes hang in the balance. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang in
  1. carry on
  2. get on
  3. get along
  4. get by
  5. make out
  6. cope
  7. manage
  8. endure
Verb
  • The nomadic ancestry of the Plains Tribes carries on today through powwows.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • That tradition is carried on by Gordon Kenny, the artist behind Double Wonderful, a (deliberately) inscrutable T-shirt brand.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of carry on
Verb
  • Palace’s Ismaila Sarr, Daichi Kamada and Daniel Munoz all got on the scoresheet multiple times for Senegal, Japan and Colombia.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Officers repeatedly told Matthie to get on the ground, lie on his stomach and place his hands behind his back.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of get on
Verb
  • Everyone seems to be getting along except for Andriy and Bobby, who are already butting heads with Jude caught in the middle.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • This will be felt most prominently between Percy and Thalia (Tamara Smart) who do not get along.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of get along
Verb
  • Aymeric Laporte had no intention of letting Lionel Messi get by him after the little genius laid off a pass and headed towards the Spain penalty area.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Already the spiraling cost of everyday necessities like groceries, prescriptions and gas have forced her to get by on a lot less.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Definition of get by
Verb
  • Sabath isn’t convinced an AI future is as inevitable as it’s being made out to be.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
  • It’s made out of a four-way stretch, breathable, quick-dry material.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Definition of make out
Verb
  • But Americans are also coping with years of cumulative inflation.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • To cope, Nick seems to be turning to alcohol, while Charlie continues to struggle with self-harm ideation and an eating disorder.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of cope
Verb
  • For more advice on how to manage awkward conversations at family parties, click here.
    — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 18 July 2026
  • Joe McCarthy carried the ball strongly and Josh van der Flier went close before McCarthy managed to drive over the line.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of manage
Verb
  • Despite Venezuela’s petroleum-rich reserves, its citizens have endured extreme poverty, food insecurity and political instability for decades.
    — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • If Republicans pressed ahead with a potpourri of government spending to shore up shuttered agencies, vulnerable incumbents would have to endure two unlimited Senate vote-a-ramas.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of endure

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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20in. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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