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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
Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
One of the goals is to create a homelike setting, such as hanging plants, pets and children visiting with residents, with a focus on autonomy and flexibility.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Respondents, these data suggest, are not typically living in a Seinfeld-ian endless hang.
—Jenny Singer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The all-in-one design incorporates hooks, a hanging rod, and shelves, and can hold up to 30 pounds of jackets, bags, shoes, and more.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
One of the goals is to create a homelike setting, such as hanging plants, pets and children visiting with residents, with a focus on autonomy and flexibility.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
And Rapaport, by virtue of being a deeply tough hang, is a textbook chaos agent.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Respondents, these data suggest, are not typically living in a Seinfeld-ian endless hang.
—Jenny Singer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang
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Rocky peaks rise sharply from the valley floor, spanning elevations and pockets of habitat that can swing from sweltering to snowing in a single day.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Except Fresno State issued a coach’s challenge, claiming Green had swung his arm and hit his defender in the neck.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Whether the Walmart location closest to you sells lottery tickets depends on your state and the store.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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Also, to watch for sagging ridgelines, drooping ceilings, water leaks on interior walls and ceilings, jammed doors, cracked interior walls near the center of the home and creaking sounds, according to State Farm.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Let the top inch of soil dry out before you water parsley plants, but do so before the stems start to droop.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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The latest tally marks an eight-week high and comes after a recent stretch where filings, which are considered a proxy for layoff activity, had hovered around two-year lows.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The service This is where Sofitel shines—attentive, multilingual staff who anticipate your needs without hovering.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Those covers may imply genres, but better book covers are based on concepts that reflect the content of the book and signal it to the consumer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The suiting vibe might suggest a classic menswear look, but Bad Bunny’s dapper black and white ensemble was actually based on a womenswear look that first came down the brand’s spring 2023 couture runway in Paris.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers can get 30 percent off a $60 or more cart of eligible Aldi snacks, dips, and appetizers when ordering through Uber Eats using the code ALDISOS.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Super Bowl Sunday will bring watch parties with overflowing snack tables and a familiar lineup of wings, chips and dip.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Most importantly, make sure to cut yourself some slack.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Entering a particularly consequential season for coach Lincoln Riley at USC, a brutal Big Ten slate won’t cut the Trojans or their coach any slack in 2026.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Plus, there’s plenty of narrative string left dangling at the end of the picture.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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The question is whether the B’s see a long-term fit here with Poitras or if he is dangled at the deadline in order to get more veteran help.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Hang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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