as in to remain
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 hang around
The image shows Trump dressed in a white garment wearing a pope’s hat and a necklace with a crucifix hanging around his neck.
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Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Plus, the Star Wars timeline is massive, and with the Maul-centric show showing us more of the galaxy's criminal activity under the reign of the Empire, the door is wide open for both Clone Wars veterans to hang around a while longer.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 12 May 2025
More to the point, there’s no telling if Golden State can manage to hang around for a sixth game in Curry’s absence.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2025
Jennifer says the move went smoothly until Doyle decided to hang around— and stayed with Lori in her new place for days.
—Chris Young Ritzen, CBS News, 10 May 2025
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Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Plus, the Star Wars timeline is massive, and with the Maul-centric show showing us more of the galaxy's criminal activity under the reign of the Empire, the door is wide open for both Clone Wars veterans to hang around a while longer.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 12 May 2025
More to the point, there’s no telling if Golden State can manage to hang around for a sixth game in Curry’s absence.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2025
Jennifer says the move went smoothly until Doyle decided to hang around— and stayed with Lori in her new place for days.
—Chris Young Ritzen, CBS News, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
Verb
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Brands must be agile and deeply attuned to cultural shifts to remain relevant.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Those that are too old or damaged from collisions or fires to ever return to city streets sometimes remain in the yard so they can be stripped for parts or used for training.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Americans are living longer, staying healthier, and working in less physically demanding jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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For SMEs working toward being nature positive, success depends on having a clear purpose, setting measurable goals, and staying flexible as strategies evolve.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Not to wait for a national awakening — but to live into it.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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Judd told reporters the woman questioned why deputies waited so long to shoot, but the sheriff said his deputies were trying to de-escalate the situation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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That being said, this will all depend on a few things: whether the writers actually want to put a focus on that relationship and whether Gubler will be sticking around much longer.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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The water started pouring in at about 5:30 p.m. and staff stuck around until about 11 p.m. to hose and clear the basement.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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