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
And now, Annie and Tomasso seem to be taking a very public stance about people still hanging around their neighborhood and asking questions about the investigation.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Apr. 2026
To Kennard’s right, with his arm hanging around the then-teenager’s shoulder is James, donning what would now be seen as a retro Florida Marlins baseball cap.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
By Easter Sunday, April 5, most of the rain will clear out with low chances hanging around for Central Texas.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
To make sure the recipes and processes are carefully repeated, Wright and Quick will be hanging around Big Q for a few weeks, helping Tolle.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Nashville Predators Nashville traded away four players at the deadline, including Nick Blankenburg to Colorado, and yet is still hanging around in the wild-card race.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Seven flies hanging around on elecrical cords coming from the kitchen ceiling.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
South Florida is shooting a putrid 1-of-17 from 3-point range as a team, but is hanging around mostly by playing defense.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The Nets were hanging around with effort, pace and just enough shot-making.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Apr. 2026
To Kennard’s right, with his arm hanging around the then-teenager’s shoulder is James, donning what would now be seen as a retro Florida Marlins baseball cap.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
By Easter Sunday, April 5, most of the rain will clear out with low chances hanging around for Central Texas.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
To make sure the recipes and processes are carefully repeated, Wright and Quick will be hanging around Big Q for a few weeks, helping Tolle.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Nashville Predators Nashville traded away four players at the deadline, including Nick Blankenburg to Colorado, and yet is still hanging around in the wild-card race.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Seven flies hanging around on elecrical cords coming from the kitchen ceiling.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
South Florida is shooting a putrid 1-of-17 from 3-point range as a team, but is hanging around mostly by playing defense.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The Nets were hanging around with effort, pace and just enough shot-making.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging around
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Thinly slice remaining 1 scallion on a diagonal; set aside for serving.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Using Opta’s power rankings to estimate the relative difficulty of each side’s remaining games, Carlos Corberan’s Valencia have the most to fear.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rather than waiting to lose sleep, consider swapping your heavy winter comforter and insulating sheets for bedding designed to keep you cool all night.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Stimel says waiting for prices to go down may not be the most economical idea.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This year, the dinner also comes amid the backdrop of major major media companies staying silent or trying to appease the administration.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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If staying put, Faulk would help get back some pass rush lost with Bradley Chubb’s departure.—
Kenny Rosarion,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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That means that removing old nests may not prevent future nesting, but there are other ways to keep yellow jackets from sticking around.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2026
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Griffin has already landed a nine-year, $140 million extension, which is the largest deal in Pirates history and will ensure no matter what happens with Skenes, Pittsburgh can count on at least one of its homegrown superstars sticking around for the next decade.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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