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as in to swing
to place on an elevated point without support from below
hang your coats on the coat rack in the hall
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as in to droop
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
as they neared the end of the long, hard march all but the most hardy were hanging, and some could barely put one foot in front of the other
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as in to hover
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
hanging just above the horizon was a little pink cloud
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as in dip
a downward slope
proceeded carefully on snowshoes down the steep hang
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as in slack
the extent to which something hangs or dips below a straight line
there's too much hang in the bunting on the parade float—nothing should be touching the ground
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Recent Examples of hang
Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The hanging fireplace, seemingly lit by house elves, pairs nicely with the gratis bottles of spirits and Chilean wine.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Handcrafted swings made from local olive wood hang throughout the resort, evoking a sense of innocence and carefree luxury.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The sign is a replica of one that hung over the roadway in the 1920s and 1930s.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The hanging fireplace, seemingly lit by house elves, pairs nicely with the gratis bottles of spirits and Chilean wine.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
Then, podcast host (and former SNL cast member) Amy Poehler is going to be a good hang, hosting the October 11 episode.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Handcrafted swings made from local olive wood hang throughout the resort, evoking a sense of innocence and carefree luxury.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang
Verb
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Adam Weirib of Yanks Go Yard recently suggested the Yankees could look to swing a trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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After decades of minimalist, thin-rimmed glassware, the surrealist alternative makes sense within the pendulum swing toward maximalist design and the blurring of lines between art and the purely functional.—
Emily Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whether those come or not, Dallas’ success likely depends on Prescott, Lamb, Pickens and the rest of the offense.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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By comparing two types of borosilicate glass, one containing magnesium and one without, the team discovered that the diffusion of boron atoms depends strongly on the glass composition and the time it has been exposed to water.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Signs of overwatering include drooping, wilting, or yellowing leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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When treating forehead lines together with glabellar lines, headaches are most common (9 percent), followed by brow drooping and eyelid drooping (each 2 percent).—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Weekly jobless claims remain volatile, hovering around 217,000 as of mid-October, while consumer confidence has stagnated at historically low levels.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Just smear fake blood on your face, get gussied up in your finest wedding attire, and make sure to pose throughout the night, your lips hovering just inches away from each other, but never quite touching.—
James Factora,
Them.,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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How will the ability to conjure up realistic video at the drop of a hat shake up a world that’s based on creating those videos by hand?—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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City resort-tax data, which includes taxes on hotel rooms and food and beverage sales, shows total collections of just under $110 million in each of the past two fiscal years, a dip from about $114 million and $116 million in the prior two years.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Before heading to one of seven treatment rooms, named after various spices, guests can take a dip in the waves below or relax by the infinity pool.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ready to add some color to your slacks selection?—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Loose layers can compress in a crash, leaving the harness too slack to protect the baby.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The lingerie was paired with a gold netted one-piece cover-up with silver bulbs dangling off it.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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As for accessories, the actress kept her pieces mostly simple, save for a pair of simple silver dangling earrings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Hang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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