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
The Nets were hanging around with effort, pace and just enough shot-making.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
There had always been a few Kennedy acolytes hanging around the block, Dean says, but that number has ballooned since Ryan Murphy’s Love Story premiered in February.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 12 Mar. 2026
Marigolds smell so strongly that squash bugs hate hanging around nearby and provide other benefits.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 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
This sweater has kept me warm under my jacket in the backyard around the firepit, walking around the islands, and hanging around Portland.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
In another clip, the person walks up to the home, head down, wearing a dark zip-up jacket, light pants, a backpack and what appears to be a weapon in a holster hanging around their waist.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
There had always been a few Kennedy acolytes hanging around the block, Dean says, but that number has ballooned since Ryan Murphy’s Love Story premiered in February.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 12 Mar. 2026
Marigolds smell so strongly that squash bugs hate hanging around nearby and provide other benefits.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 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
This sweater has kept me warm under my jacket in the backyard around the firepit, walking around the islands, and hanging around Portland.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
In another clip, the person walks up to the home, head down, wearing a dark zip-up jacket, light pants, a backpack and what appears to be a weapon in a holster hanging around their waist.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging around
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With 13 games remaining in the regular season, the Hornets (35-34) find themselves in a fight for play-in tournament positioning.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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With this special permission from the DOC Kakapo Project Manager and the Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust, my clients travel to spectacular South Island locations otherwise inaccessible to visitors – and home to the only remaining Kakapo now being carefully protected in the wild.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The two strikers stand either side of their defensive midfielder, waiting to see which centre-back receives Robert Sanchez’s pass.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hit the gray car that was waiting over here.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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With a private terrace and a rooftop gazebo overlooking landscaped gardens and the distant Ganga Valley, staying at the Viceregal Suite is a throwback to India’s regal glory.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Wild Cast uses Columbia’s Omni-Shade UPF 50 fabric, a lightweight polyester blend that provides super-thorough sun protection while staying breathable in hot conditions.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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There’s also an early credits that’s scene that’s worth sticking around to see.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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Another experienced pro or a smart assistant GM on the rise — and would the latter have enough credibility to sway Matthews on sticking around?—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Hanging around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging%20around. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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