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 Panthers hung around most of the second half, cutting the deficit to 1 but unable to actually seize control.
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Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Now the windows hang around for weeks, too long, no longer special and fleeting.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
After their rehearsal, Barber and the other alums hang around to watch the current team warm up.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
As both defenses attempted to tighten the reins inside a rainy Lumen Field, a Cardinals interception in the end zone and a subsequent 22-yard field goal kept Arizona hanging around early in the fourth.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Now the windows hang around for weeks, too long, no longer special and fleeting.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
After their rehearsal, Barber and the other alums hang around to watch the current team warm up.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
As both defenses attempted to tighten the reins inside a rainy Lumen Field, a Cardinals interception in the end zone and a subsequent 22-yard field goal kept Arizona hanging around early in the fourth.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
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Meanwhile, as rescuers remain focused on nursing the Muddy River's wildlife back to health, officials are continuing their investigation into the cause of the spill.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the wake of Friday's news, TikTok content creators are wasting no time advising followers to find them on other platforms, as the social media app's future remains murky.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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But Frances’ desire to stay abroad with Jimpa for a year means Hannah is forced to reconsider her beliefs about parenting and finally confront old stories about the past.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Best Hallmark Christmas Movies to Watch Now The Inn on Biltmore Estate The place where Lucy stays while visiting Biltmore is The Inn on Biltmore Estate.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Viktoriya Gonzales was among the parents who waited anxiously near the school for hours to be reunited with their children.Annie Correal, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu, for his part, chose to delay ending the war’s intense phase, waiting instead for the outcome of the U.S. presidential election in the hope of a Republican victory.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rock’s full-of-misguided-confidence performance here gives a nice hint at what to expect this weekend, and new cast member Jane Wickline makes for a fine foil. And stick around for Rock’s final bit of misinformation, which doubles as an excellent shout-out to a ghost of SNL past.Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jackson will appear in the evening show on Saturday, Dec. 14, and will stick around for a talkback afterward with audience members.Dave Quinn, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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