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
Having unwanted players still hanging around is no good for anyone, either, and the distraction caused by all the talk surrounding the ‘bomb squad’ last summer was not ideal for new head coach Enzo Maresca.
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Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
The promotor, Danny, was well known for having tons of strippers hanging around backstage.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
Unlike Allen and Laettner, who both won titles while hanging around campus for four seemingly endless years, Flagg is still a novelty item.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The sunny conditions are expected to hang around Thursday.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
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Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
The promotor, Danny, was well known for having tons of strippers hanging around backstage.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
Unlike Allen and Laettner, who both won titles while hanging around campus for four seemingly endless years, Flagg is still a novelty item.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The sunny conditions are expected to hang around Thursday.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
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But despite Tuesday’s result, Musk remains undeterred in his political ambitions.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The official said Canada and Mexico were omitted because tariffs the U.S. previously imposed on both countries remain in effect.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Afterward, nearly all of the special event's details stayed under wraps until the couple began sharing snippets of the day through different projects.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Now, players have economic incentive to stay as long as possible.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Most waited until the following month to restore access, however, fearing repercussions.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those waiting for green cards, like Taylor, can also be removed.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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This one has stuck around for more than 16 years’ worth of weekly charts.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The app is sticking around, at least for another 75 days.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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