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
The risk that inflation hangs around is elevated since inflation expectations could be up, Adams said.
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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
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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One person was arrested after blocking the roadway and refusing to move their vehicle, Lee said, adding that the person was later transported for medical reasons but remains subject to arrest.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The protests come as the government remains shut down.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ensure a simple-enough menu stays manageable with a to-do list so you’re not waylaid by days-long side quests.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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Another possible outcome could occur if the storm stays weaker in the near term.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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.—
Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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At the ripe young age of 95, Buffett still waits for worthwhile investment opportunities.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Consumer data reveals a growing appetite for affordable, healthier, and savory alternatives, as chocolate prices increase and inflation sticks around.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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But their defense, which was 25th in yards and points allowed last year, will struggle again, even if Hendrickson sticks around.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Hangs around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs%20around. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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