as in remaining
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 hanging around
In another clip, the person walks up to the home, head down, wearing a dark zip-up jacket, light pants, a backpack, and what appears to be a weapon in a holster hanging around their waist.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Restaurants, shops, and parks — lots of old weirdos hanging around.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
My Stio has keep me warm through many winter hikes, even when the temperatures are hanging around 20 degrees.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
But the Sabres are no longer content just hanging around with the best teams in the conference.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In his on-court interview to cap Day 13, Djokovic thanked Court for hanging around to witness him end a streak of five losses to Sinner, and also snap a run of four semifinal defeats at the Grand Slam tournaments.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
This ultra-comfy, ultra-soft two-piece lounge set is perfect for travel days, hanging around the house, or jetting around town, blowing through your to-do list.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
The combustion process can also create new hazards; scientists were surprised to find airborne nanoparticles of hexavalent chromium, the contaminant made famous by the movie Erin Brockovich, hanging around cleanup sites.
—Katharine Gammon, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Each point helped stave off the Buffs, who kept hanging around.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Restaurants, shops, and parks — lots of old weirdos hanging around.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
My Stio has keep me warm through many winter hikes, even when the temperatures are hanging around 20 degrees.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
But the Sabres are no longer content just hanging around with the best teams in the conference.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In his on-court interview to cap Day 13, Djokovic thanked Court for hanging around to witness him end a streak of five losses to Sinner, and also snap a run of four semifinal defeats at the Grand Slam tournaments.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
This ultra-comfy, ultra-soft two-piece lounge set is perfect for travel days, hanging around the house, or jetting around town, blowing through your to-do list.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
The combustion process can also create new hazards; scientists were surprised to find airborne nanoparticles of hexavalent chromium, the contaminant made famous by the movie Erin Brockovich, hanging around cleanup sites.
—Katharine Gammon, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Each point helped stave off the Buffs, who kept hanging around.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging around
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Houston led by six points at the start the fourth period and scored the first seven points of the quarter to extend its lead to 85-72 with 10 ½ minutes remaining.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jurors got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial characterized by dueling narratives from the plaintiffs and the two remaining defendants.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Researchers hope that the TAL system could eventually be a viable strategy for patients who are waiting for donor lungs — specifically, those with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) along with necrotizing pneumonia or septic shock.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Officers then moved in on the nurses who did not give way, zip-tied their hands and led them to waiting police vans.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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That is why staying alert after breach reports matters.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lillusory Women’s Oversized Cardigan An oversized cardigan is one of the best travel staples for staying warm without giving up on looking stylish, and with its deep pockets and snuggly fit, the Lillusory Oversized Cardigan is one of the best early deals under $30.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Are those customers sticking around?—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Is winter sticking around or is an early spring ahead?—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Hanging around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging%20around. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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