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
Heading into the holiday period, the Premier League has some familiar faces hanging around the relegation zone.
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Ciarán McArdle, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
No Christmas stockings here, Lefty’s traded those for some cowboy boots hanging around the bar.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
The goal was to make the playoffs, or (more reasonably) to at least hang around the race long enough to play meaningful hockey into the final months.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
While it's not expected to snow on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the white stuff from Monday could hang around to give the holiday a festive look.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ciarán McArdle, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
No Christmas stockings here, Lefty’s traded those for some cowboy boots hanging around the bar.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
The goal was to make the playoffs, or (more reasonably) to at least hang around the race long enough to play meaningful hockey into the final months.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
While it's not expected to snow on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the white stuff from Monday could hang around to give the holiday a festive look.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang around
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On a year-on-year basis, pork and fresh vegetable prices remain elevated, climbing 12.5%.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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While the potent winds driving the fires to rapidly escalate were expected to die down by Thursday night, the initial causes of all the blazes remain under investigation.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately the characters stay emotionally at arm’s length, but that’s likely also reflective of how their relationships with one another feel.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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By adopting these strategies, brands can stay ahead of the curve, building trust and loyalty in an ever-evolving marketplace.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Gentle' Neighbor's Dog Escapes, Livestock Know Who to Stand Behind Hearts Melt as Spaniel Puppy and Kitten Become Unlikely 'Best Friends' Newsweek is waiting for @tacoshellandbob provide a comment.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Or maybe DuPont is waiting for the valuation multiples on water companies to expand after falling over the past six months.Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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Abnormal cold across the East Coast is expected to continue into next week, allowing for some snow to stick around.Judson Jones, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Now, his decision to stick around is starting to come to fruition.Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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