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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
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
Something as easy as hanging a wreath is a great way to add color and show off your personality.
—Nora Colomer
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
The Red Bull Mirage, meanwhile, was the ultimate hang for stars due to its impressive multi-level setup structured within its massive pyramid frame.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Minnesota may have a 2004 NBA championship banner hanging had Sam Cassell not gotten injured that year.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
Something as easy as hanging a wreath is a great way to add color and show off your personality.
—Nora Colomer
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Noun
This coffee shop/diner was a late-night hang for young adults along the busy Clark Street stretch south of the ballpark.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
The Red Bull Mirage, meanwhile, was the ultimate hang for stars due to its impressive multi-level setup structured within its massive pyramid frame.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang
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Minnesota outscored Los Angeles 127-85 in the collective fourth quarters, a decisive advantage that swung several games in the series.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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With this in mind, the Dodgers could look to swing a blockbuster trade for a rental starting pitcher to help them down the stretch this season.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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The process of changing plans is often daunting and success depends on many factors, some beyond your control.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Trump, Biden allies divided over GDP report 'Pandemic-like shortages' if nothing changes Whether U.S. consumers will face shortages depends largely on what happens over the next few weeks.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In summer the red-speckled stems have a zigzag pattern, which bear white drooping flowers with leaves that are shield-shaped with a flat base.—
Martha Proctor,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Transplant shock causes plants to wilt and droop, but it can be avoided.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, Trump, who Forbes estimates has a net worth hovering around $5 billion, has surrounded himself with other billionaires, appointing several of them to the wealthiest presidential cabinet in U.S. history.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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How the infection can be stopped Take a look at the tuberculosis numbers in Florida and the rest of the U.S. by hovering over each state.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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From those submissions, The Black List will recommend up to 25 eligible feature screenplays, based on the strength of the scripts, to the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. Writers, and writing teams, can submit a maximum of one screenplay.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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The film, directed by Len Wiseman, written by Shay Hatten, based on characters created by Derek Kolstad, and produced by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski, will be released on June 6.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Maguire’s reputation has at least recovered dramatically from the dip suffered a couple of years ago, when United’s fans booed him on successive pre-season tours.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Truist upgrades ServiceNow to buy from hold Investors should buy the dip in ServiceNow, the firm said Thursday.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Maybe Derrick Barnes can be the missing piece, and Detroit’s interior rushers can pick up the slack.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Available in beige, khaki, light blue, deep green, and navy, the two-button blazer has a relaxed fit and a boyfriend length, to play well with jeans, leggings, dresses, slacks, and shorts for a slew of summery looks.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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The park also has a Giant Canyon Swing that swings like a pendulum over a cliff top as well as a classic chair swing ride—but this one dangles riders 1,300 feet over the Colorado River.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Smartly dressed in black topcoat and hat, a leash dangling in his left hand, Caillebotte looks down at the cobblestone pavement at his sheepdog, who awaits its master’s next move.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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“Hang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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