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
Enlist the help of birds, frogs and cats Hanging a bird feeder near your door can help control the spider population, as birds will eat any bugs and spiders hanging around.
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Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2025
Their offense was hanging around the neighborhood dressed like Princeton sophomores.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Indiana and Utah are still hanging around in this group, waiting to play someone of note.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Kicker Will Reichard then booted a 51-yard field goal to make the score 9-6 at the half, with Atlanta still in the lead but the Vikings hanging around.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
These slip-ons are ideal for giving your tired feet some love while hanging around a campsite at the end of a long day of hiking.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 29 Aug. 2025
While other kids his age were playing Pac-Man at the arcade, Entin was attending trials and hanging around the Gold Coast Railroad Museum while dad saw clients at the nearby Federal Correctional Institution.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Simmons told the magazine that the two knew each other before the Apprentice from hanging around the same nightclubs, but that being president is a very different job than hosting a game show.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
The narrative set the scene, the kids hanging around waiting for something to happen, and introduced the couple at the center of the story, then put them in motion before giving way to an instrumental section.
—Peter Ames Carlin, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2025
Their offense was hanging around the neighborhood dressed like Princeton sophomores.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Indiana and Utah are still hanging around in this group, waiting to play someone of note.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Kicker Will Reichard then booted a 51-yard field goal to make the score 9-6 at the half, with Atlanta still in the lead but the Vikings hanging around.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
These slip-ons are ideal for giving your tired feet some love while hanging around a campsite at the end of a long day of hiking.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 29 Aug. 2025
While other kids his age were playing Pac-Man at the arcade, Entin was attending trials and hanging around the Gold Coast Railroad Museum while dad saw clients at the nearby Federal Correctional Institution.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Simmons told the magazine that the two knew each other before the Apprentice from hanging around the same nightclubs, but that being president is a very different job than hosting a game show.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
The narrative set the scene, the kids hanging around waiting for something to happen, and introduced the couple at the center of the story, then put them in motion before giving way to an instrumental section.
—Peter Ames Carlin, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging around
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The remaining 98% can be modified through lifestyle factors like sleep, meditation, exercise, nutrition, and stress management.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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With fuel costs remaining steady the last few months and less expensive than earlier in 2025, the number of states averaging less than $3 per gallon has increased compared to 2024.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Take a stroll through the gorgeous downtown area, plus enjoy family-friendly fun and entertainment waiting at the finish line.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Sep. 2025
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Everyone is waiting for the proverbial hammer to drop on the Cleveland Browns to make a change at quarterback.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But whatever the reason, if users aren’t staying, your trust score is going to take a hit.—
Karan Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The challenge now is not just falling in love against all odds, but staying together in spite of them.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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Critics aren’t sticking around in the stands for Him at 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, and last night’s audience wasn’t impressed at 59%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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Nationwide, summer is sticking around later in 92% of the cities examined, according to Climate Central.—
Sara Schilling,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Hanging around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging%20around. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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