as in remaining
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 hanging around
Our Andrew Greif spoke with former Knicks players who played with his father, Rick, and remembered the young Brunson hanging around the team.
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Tim Rohan, NBC news, 27 May 2026
This mountain lion wasn't hanging around to apologize or ask if anyone in the house could spare a square, either.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Meanwhile, photographs of crew members while still on the ship show many of them hanging around together in a hallway while waiting to be interviewed by health authorities, covering their mouths and noses with only flimsy masks.
—Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Now, there’s a real mixture of guests hanging around the lobby and breakfast room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
And in another rarity for a horror movie, the film only dropped 11 percent between Saturday and Sunday, suggesting that this is a film capable of hanging around for a long time, including into a busy Memorial Day weekend.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found fruit flies hanging around the kitchen and fuzzy blue buildup on tomatoes at Kansas City-area restaurants last week.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
But the offense is expected to follow if Hemming keeps playing his style and hanging around the net.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 6 May 2026
One look, for example, was styled with a tree branch hanging around the model’s shoulders with twigs and leaves in her hair.
—Essence, 4 May 2026
Tim Rohan, NBC news, 27 May 2026
This mountain lion wasn't hanging around to apologize or ask if anyone in the house could spare a square, either.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Meanwhile, photographs of crew members while still on the ship show many of them hanging around together in a hallway while waiting to be interviewed by health authorities, covering their mouths and noses with only flimsy masks.
—Zeynep Tufekci, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Now, there’s a real mixture of guests hanging around the lobby and breakfast room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
And in another rarity for a horror movie, the film only dropped 11 percent between Saturday and Sunday, suggesting that this is a film capable of hanging around for a long time, including into a busy Memorial Day weekend.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found fruit flies hanging around the kitchen and fuzzy blue buildup on tomatoes at Kansas City-area restaurants last week.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
But the offense is expected to follow if Hemming keeps playing his style and hanging around the net.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 6 May 2026
One look, for example, was styled with a tree branch hanging around the model’s shoulders with twigs and leaves in her hair.
—Essence, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging around
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The Bakersfield Police Department said two hostages had been safely released and that all remaining individuals were in good health as of Tuesday evening.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Goldman sees 60% earnings-per-share growth for Asia Pacific equities in 2026, with technology remaining the market's strongest-performing sector.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The House's effort to circumvent leadership on support for Ukraine comes as bipartisan legislation in the Senate to impose new economic sanctions on Russia has languished for more than a year, with senators waiting for a green light from the White House.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Congress could also intervene, Budington said, by passing legislation that allows a private right of action after data breaches, allowing victims to pursue cases directly instead of relying on state laws or waiting for state attorneys general to take up a case.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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The rooms The 65 rooms (including 17 suites) are subtly sumptuous, like staying at the not-so-humble home of a scion of an Istanbul dynasty.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Listening to our community and focusing on scientific innovation have been key in staying aligned with our original vision while promoting healthy skin for everyone.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In addition to the music films – with many stars, such as Madonna, Barellies, Frampton and Katy Perry sticking around for post-screening chats – Tribeca has also culled a music video lineup showcasing work from Linda Perry, Jack White, Benson Boone and 5 Seconds of Summer.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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To keep excess moisture from sticking around and causing damage, run your bathroom’s exhaust fan.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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“Hanging around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging%20around. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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