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
But the offense is expected to follow if Hemming keeps playing his style and hanging around the net.
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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
Schools have not been in session since the fighting in January and in the courtyard a group of children are hanging around.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 2 May 2026
While some clips show people singing and dancing along with the movie or as the film's credits roll, other viral videos show fans hanging around long after the film was over to continue the party.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
With so many angels hanging around, the head of a pin problem is small potatoes given the current state of the world.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Perhaps that’s why Arden and the book writers have added a brief post-curtain kicker that’s worth hanging around for, a nice little narrative bite in a musical that has no shortage of them.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
Schools have not been in session since the fighting in January and in the courtyard a group of children are hanging around.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 2 May 2026
While some clips show people singing and dancing along with the movie or as the film's credits roll, other viral videos show fans hanging around long after the film was over to continue the party.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
With so many angels hanging around, the head of a pin problem is small potatoes given the current state of the world.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Perhaps that’s why Arden and the book writers have added a brief post-curtain kicker that’s worth hanging around for, a nice little narrative bite in a musical that has no shortage of them.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging around
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Bradley did express an attitude by remaining in Britain, where he might still have been barred from entry into certain clubs, but where he was given credit for his work and recognized as an authority.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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The Golden Knights’ defense clamped down until Olen Zellweger tied the game with three minutes remaining in regulation.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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And across all networks, just six new shows bow in the fall — with most waiting for post-football homes.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 12th House of Reflection, illuminating private thoughts, old patterns, and instincts that have been waiting underneath the noise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Amid high expectations and long win streaks, Moss said a sports psychologist has spoken to the team about staying present and not letting the success get into their heads.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Tate was staying at the home while her husband, filmmaker Roman Polanski, was abroad.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Something in him still thinks this world is worth sticking around for.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wheatley could be a breakout player on special teams though, even with former first-round pick Isaiah Simmons sticking around.—
Mike Kaye
April 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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