HANGING AROUND Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

hanging around

verb

present participle of hang around

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 One bonus has been the discovery that feline family members of various New York households especially enjoy hanging around the batteries. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 Then there’s snake, tiger, zebra, and deer print…cow print is still hanging around too. — Fiona Ward, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2026 Peas, mushrooms, asparagus, or whatever else is hanging around the crisper would be just as welcome. — Tadashi Ono & Harris Salat, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 Mosquito bites are to be expected in the warm summer months, but increasingly these pests are hanging around into autumn. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Sep. 2026 This set is sublime for hanging around the house without feeling sloppy. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 Some of those issues looked to still be hanging around Sunday night. — Jon MacHota, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 In the logic of edutainment, random children hanging around in the company of a plush creature is nothing noteworthy. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 And if things really go sideways and a QB3 is needed during the season, the Cowboys can have one sit on the practice squad for an emergency — or, hey, Will Grier is still hanging around as an assistant coach, too. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging around

Verb

The Hawks ruled out veteran guard CJ McCollum with a nose contusion ahead of Monday night’s game, opening the door for the rookie guard to run with the remaining available starters.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Hope arose that the Daryl Powell settlement in January would lead to a quick resolution of the remaining lawsuits filed against the iconic Manhattan church.

— Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of remaining

Verb

Cityside, guests can head to the thumping heart of Austin nightlife where the Live Music Capital of the World always has a new favorite act and dance floor to cut up waiting just around the corner.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Expect the usual book-length liner notes typical to everything Feldman oversees, which are just part of what make these worth picking up in LP format for RSD and not waiting for the CD edition to follow.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of waiting

Verb

Serrant noted that a handful of employees are staying back in London at a smaller office close to the brand’s Carnaby Street store.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
In January 2024, while the couple were staying at an Orlando hotel, Vaccaro said Hill became violent toward her.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of staying

Verb

Torrey Lovullo is sticking around; the Diamondbacks manager has signed a two-year extension.

— Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
But if the symptoms are sticking around, especially after a dose change, don’t be shy about speaking up at your next appointment.

— Korin Miller, Allure, 16 Sep. 2026