hanging around

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associate with; be residing in v.
associate v.

VERB

associate with; be residing in

Synonyms

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abide affect dally frequent get along with haunt have relations with linger live loiter reside resort roam spend time stand around swell tarry waste time

Antonyms

WEAK

condemn

VERB

associate

Synonyms

WEAK

abide affect dally frequent glom hang about hang out haunt linger live loiter reside resort roam spend time swell tarry waste time

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hanging around

Starting at 7pm may be easier for some people's schedules, but if they are up for work again the next morning, hanging around Flushing Meadows until beyond 2am loses appeal for many.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Both of the youngsters fledged, or took their first flight from the nest, but are still hanging around their natal digs, enjoying parental food deliveries and protection from intruders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

The House wasn’t in session, which is often the best time to check in on staff who don’t have their overlords hanging around.

From Salon ● May 29, 2026

So that distorted data has been hanging around until April, when the data from the latest housing panel survey will be added in.

From Barron's ● May 11, 2026

There are other children hanging around the fence today.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron