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
Brooklyn hung around early, with Day’Ron Sharpe’s interior work briefly cutting the deficit to four, but the Rockets answered every push.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
While bud mites typically cause bud drop early in the fall, some may hang around until January, especially in warmer, more humid zones.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Clouds will hang around through Tuesday morning, helping keep temperatures just above freezing.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
The snow and rain that fell across the region earlier today will continue to move out, though the cloud cover will hang around as temperatures peak in the low 40s this afternoon in the Philadelphia region.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Two of the monkeys had applauded the event with hopping and grunts, but the other three had shot like arrows into the trees, chasing after the peculiar bird that had remained indifferent to their antics.—
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While challenges remain for buyers and sellers, housing experts say the market is beginning to stabilize.—
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The best beanies for women are quintessential cold-weather hats that strike a delicate balance between staying warm and looking polished, even when the weather is anything but fashion-friendly.—
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Kenady Barrett had 14 points and eight assists for Poyen (15-0, 5-0 2A-8), which stayed unbeaten.—
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Indiana’s defense didn’t wait long to make an impact.—
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
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Unusually warm winter weather will stick around Kansas City through Wednesday, but umbrellas will be needed as widespread rain returns later this week, according to the National Weather Service.—
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But for those who stick around, a standout can work their way into the show’s core with surprising speed.—
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“Hang around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20around. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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