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
This memory’s been hanging around Alden's psyche for a long, long time.
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
This collapsible chair is perfect for the beach, the campsite, and even just hanging around in your backyard.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
New Orleans is hanging around thanks to its defense, which has held the Chiefs to only one touchdown in five red zone trips.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the Johns brothers went back to the drawing board strategy-wise, hung around at events, and outright won the most recent PPA slam, giving them enough points to rocket them back to the #1 seed on tour in Virginia Beach.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
This collapsible chair is perfect for the beach, the campsite, and even just hanging around in your backyard.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
New Orleans is hanging around thanks to its defense, which has held the Chiefs to only one touchdown in five red zone trips.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the Johns brothers went back to the drawing board strategy-wise, hung around at events, and outright won the most recent PPA slam, giving them enough points to rocket them back to the #1 seed on tour in Virginia Beach.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
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Nonetheless, high prices remain a concern, with consumers saying lower prices was their top wish for the new year.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Despite the challenges ahead, Peters remains optimistic about the BOP’s future.Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Reichert is a growth entrepreneur, husband, and father experienced in juggling the demands of a busy life while trying to stay true to his purpose.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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The hotel was built in 1906 as a way to encourage train travelers to stay a few days to experience Senoia.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, Longhorns waited sometimes up to an hour to cast their ballot, many of them for the first time, and many with profound hope.Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ohnaka’s team used the Very Large Telescope Interferometer to study the star in 2005 and 2007, but the researchers waited years for one of the telescope’s second-generation instruments, GRAVITY, to be developed before an image of the star was possible.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Armisen stuck around after the show to take pictures with Mitty’s student performers, as well as VIP guests including Mitty staff and teachers.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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But if Riley has no intention of trying Maiava at any point this season, even with Moss struggling and USC spiraling, why would Maiava stick around in 2025?Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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