hangs around

VERB

associate with; be residing in

Synonyms

WEAK

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

Example Sentences

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After class, he hangs around in the small gym adjacent to the activity room and rides the recumbent bike.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

"Now he just hangs around in places where he shouldn't, he's in trouble."

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who Politico reports hangs around Trump as much as possible, was among the first to heed the call.

From Salon • May 10, 2024

Hernandez: Considering how noncommittal McVay was when asked about Maher, I’d be surprised if he hangs around.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2023

Carol hangs around near the boys at recess, and is often chased by two or three of them.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood