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 not everyone hung around Gainesville.
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Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Not long after, an eagle believed to be their daughter Jackie started hanging around the old nest.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Christopher Nolan and his crew were hanging around.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
O’Leary was wearing something unique hanging around his neck to be sure.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
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Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Not long after, an eagle believed to be their daughter Jackie started hanging around the old nest.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Christopher Nolan and his crew were hanging around.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
O’Leary was wearing something unique hanging around his neck to be sure.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hang around
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
Verb
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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As electric vehicle makers struggle to remain relevant, a new competitor is about to hit California’s roads.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Chiles stays perfect Another week, another Jordan Chiles perfect 10.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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There are a multitude of absurd high jinks and shenanigans (really the only words applicable here) that lead to Greg's decision to stay and inevitably fill each episode.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lauer was the lone holdout, waiting until a few weeks before trial to admit guilt.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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This is something people have been waiting for.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Patriots quarterback Tommy DeVito is sticking around.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The mix will break down more slowly, which is helpful with plants that stick around for a few seasons.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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