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
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days might have officially wrapped up, but a few headphone and earbud deals are still hanging around.
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PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess were also hanging around backstage during the show.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
He was marked much more than me in that world, hanging around with the Mafia guys.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
But even hanging around the base camp can be dangerous, as hundreds of holiday makers were trapped when the area was hit in an unexpected blizzard over the weekend.
—Kaijing Xiao, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
The Raptors don’t have Chet Holmgren hanging around at the rim to bail them out.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
And Murakami’s always hanging around up there, because at heart, the bookies are trying to take your money.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
In the Paul Thomas Anderson film, out this weekend, DiCaprio plays Bob, a revolutionary turned stoner dad who is hanging around his house and has to quickly leave to go in search of his teenage daughter Willa, played by Chase Infiniti.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Big Agnes Big Six Armchair Perfect for star gazing or hanging around the campfire, the Big Agnes Big Six armchair is going to be your new favorite piece of car camping gear.
—Will Porter, Outside, 27 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess were also hanging around backstage during the show.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
He was marked much more than me in that world, hanging around with the Mafia guys.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
But even hanging around the base camp can be dangerous, as hundreds of holiday makers were trapped when the area was hit in an unexpected blizzard over the weekend.
—Kaijing Xiao, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
The Raptors don’t have Chet Holmgren hanging around at the rim to bail them out.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
And Murakami’s always hanging around up there, because at heart, the bookies are trying to take your money.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
In the Paul Thomas Anderson film, out this weekend, DiCaprio plays Bob, a revolutionary turned stoner dad who is hanging around his house and has to quickly leave to go in search of his teenage daughter Willa, played by Chase Infiniti.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Big Agnes Big Six Armchair Perfect for star gazing or hanging around the campfire, the Big Agnes Big Six armchair is going to be your new favorite piece of car camping gear.
—Will Porter, Outside, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging around
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Fields, however, scored his fifth touchdown with less than a minute remaining in the game, sealing the 42-36 win for the Eagles.—
Raul Avila,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Following that 24-hour period, a 72-hour window would open in which Hamas would release the remaining hostages.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium had been waiting for a moment like this.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Others on Third Avenue are still waiting for housing.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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The rubber also features patches of non-slip material to keep you steady while staying flexible with every step.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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The basic reasons overlap; extra processes, Wi-Fi radios staying active and unstable signals.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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How Often To Clean To Prevent Mold To keep mold from developing and sticking around in areas prone to moisture, clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchen sinks, and other areas weekly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Fifty years after Born to Run, he may be associated with getting out, but his life has been defined by sticking around.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Hanging around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging%20around. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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