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
Police said the man sometimes hangs around the Music Building and pretends to be a student.
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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
The risk that inflation hangs around is elevated since inflation expectations could be up, Adams said.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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
The risk that inflation hangs around is elevated since inflation expectations could be up, Adams said.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs around
Verb
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All that remains of his apartment is rubble, leaving him and the rest of his family homeless.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Years later, only John (now played by Aramayo) remains with Heather at home, medicated into semi-submission, with little hope of a life of independence or fulfillment.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But, what could impact BP’s lockout is if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed down and the price of gas stays above $4 a gallon, then BP officials may feel pressure to end the lockout and make money, Dau-Schmidt said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Pitt stays authentic to healthcare and Pittsburgh Renewed for a third season, The Pitt focuses on emergency department doctors at Allegheny General Hospital, and as Wyle has said in the past, it's based in reality thanks to research and conversation with real-life ER professionals.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Over the next five decades, Florentino waits for Fermina, sustaining his devotion by writing her hundreds of letters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At least, as long as Kennedy sticks around.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Finishing third in a tough District 25-5A, don’t be surprised if Liberty Hill sticks around in the Division II playoffs.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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