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
Many players on the Queen City’s NBA team were hanging around while NBA Draft prospects worked out.
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Two tourists visiting London for the first time hang around just because an excited-looking crowd has gathered.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
Gillis’ Netflix comedy Tires premiered its second season earlier this month; as of the latest available data from the streamer, the show is still hanging around in the top 10.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
From casual summer hangs around the campfire and high-alpine adventures to frosty backcountry ski days, the Trail Mix Cap does it all.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Two tourists visiting London for the first time hang around just because an excited-looking crowd has gathered.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
Gillis’ Netflix comedy Tires premiered its second season earlier this month; as of the latest available data from the streamer, the show is still hanging around in the top 10.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
From casual summer hangs around the campfire and high-alpine adventures to frosty backcountry ski days, the Trail Mix Cap does it all.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
Verb
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The extent of the claims are documented in a 255-page affidavit that remains under seal while one co-defendant, Ying Zhang, remains free.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 July 2025
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As of July 7, at least 10 campers and one counselor remain missing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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During any outdoor adventure, staying connected can provide you with an extra sense of security.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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One difference to fungal wilts is that the leaf tissue of plants infected by bacterial wilt tends to stay green even as the plant wilts.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Tijuana has always been a place of waiting for migrants.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Many big Silicon Valley companies weren’t willing to wait, and smaller ones couldn’t afford to.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Virginia-Virginia Tech: A battle over allegations of ineligibility Think college football players stick around the sport too long now?—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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When the transition happened, the veteran offensive tackle Lane Johnson was just one of a few players to stick around.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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