HANGS AROUND Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

hangs around

verb

present tense third-person singular of hang around

as in remains

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 hangs around Warm temperatures, frequent rain, and shaded backyards create the perfect environment for algae growth—especially in the South, where humidity hangs around nearly all year. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 May 2026 Police said the man sometimes hangs around the Music Building and pretends to be a student. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026 The fancy special effects do not dispel the satisfying aroma of Saturday afternoon popcorn that hangs around the series, now in its second season. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026 At times, his social role will overlap with that of other weight-room regulars, not least of which is the gym grandpa, who hangs around and shoots the breeze and doles out tips on how to lift. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026 But that means the expectations for at least one gold are here in their first chance, and will remain until that medal hangs around their necks. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026 The palate leans on toffee, dark honey, orange peel, and a gentle rye spice that hangs around without dominating. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The risk that inflation hangs around is elevated since inflation expectations could be up, Adams said. — Susan Tompor, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025 Then, Wes shows up with Jules Zoblonsky (John Ales), our resident creep who hangs around the scene, who not only put his hand up another hostess’s skirt, but also drugged Anna’s drink the night of her assault, as later confirmed by security camera footage. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025

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Granted, Pollard needs only 1,083 yards to achieve a career high, but the Titans would like to get Tyjae Spears more involved and the overall quality of this offense remains a large question mark.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Grooming remains one of the biggest threats facing children and families, according to Jenkins.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

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An Exhibit 10 pays $91,000 if a player is waived, as most are, signs with a franchise’s G League team and then stays for at least 60 days.

— CJ Moore, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Every day a role stays open means lost productivity and revenue, lower team morale and ongoing recruitment costs.

— Audrey Payne, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026