as in remains
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 hangs around
Warm temperatures, frequent rain, and shaded backyards create the perfect environment for algae growth—especially in the South, where humidity hangs around nearly all year.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
Police said the man sometimes hangs around the Music Building and pretends to be a student.
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Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
The fancy special effects do not dispel the satisfying aroma of Saturday afternoon popcorn that hangs around the series, now in its second season.
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Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
At times, his social role will overlap with that of other weight-room regulars, not least of which is the gym grandpa, who hangs around and shoots the breeze and doles out tips on how to lift.
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Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
But that means the expectations for at least one gold are here in their first chance, and will remain until that medal hangs around their necks.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
The palate leans on toffee, dark honey, orange peel, and a gentle rye spice that hangs around without dominating.
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Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
The risk that inflation hangs around is elevated since inflation expectations could be up, Adams said.
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Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Then, Wes shows up with Jules Zoblonsky (John Ales), our resident creep who hangs around the scene, who not only put his hand up another hostess’s skirt, but also drugged Anna’s drink the night of her assault, as later confirmed by security camera footage.
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Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
Police said the man sometimes hangs around the Music Building and pretends to be a student.
—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
The fancy special effects do not dispel the satisfying aroma of Saturday afternoon popcorn that hangs around the series, now in its second season.
—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
At times, his social role will overlap with that of other weight-room regulars, not least of which is the gym grandpa, who hangs around and shoots the breeze and doles out tips on how to lift.
—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
But that means the expectations for at least one gold are here in their first chance, and will remain until that medal hangs around their necks.
—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
The palate leans on toffee, dark honey, orange peel, and a gentle rye spice that hangs around without dominating.
—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
The risk that inflation hangs around is elevated since inflation expectations could be up, Adams said.
—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Then, Wes shows up with Jules Zoblonsky (John Ales), our resident creep who hangs around the scene, who not only put his hand up another hostess’s skirt, but also drugged Anna’s drink the night of her assault, as later confirmed by security camera footage.
—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs around
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s defense industry remains fragmented and constrained by supply chains, bureaucracy, labor shortages and years of underinvestment.
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Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.
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The posh pup has a home in the lobby and outside the front entrance, and sits (and stays) at the ready for belly rubs.
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Any python-nabbing excursion requires adequate prep work to ensure everyone stays safe—and actually hunts the proper animals.
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
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On the walls, a few pots hang from a copper rod, a dinner bell waits to be jingled, and an ancient clock keeps time.
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Shea butter, glycerin, aloe, and vitamin E serve up hydration, and synthetic beeswax means the suppleness sticks around.
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The sizzling heat sticks around Friday for Juneteenth as highs remain in the low 90s and feels like temperatures continue in the 100s.
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