hang with

phrasal verb

hung with; hanging with; hangs with

US, informal

: to spend time with (someone)

He's just been hanging with his friends.

: to stay close to (someone) : to keep up with (someone)

He hung with the leaders for the first half of the race, but then he began to fall behind.

Examples of hang with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Worn with dark-wash denim and preppy loafers, the style will carry you through office days and weekend hangs with ease. —

Glamour, 2 Aug. 2024 The kitchen, which opens onto the courtyard below, is hung with shades in Madeleine Castaing’s Rayure Fleurie fabric, with a D’Ascoli tablecloth and Knoll swivel chairs. —

Ellie Pithers, Vogue, 31 July 2024 By advancing to Copa América’s final four and hanging with the World Cup champions for the second time in three weeks, Canada showcased its ascent to soccer respectability. —

Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 July 2024 Although hanging with others is important, so is sharing a sense of purpose with them. —

Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for hang with

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