as in to hang
to place on an elevated point without support from below
he dangled the string in front of the cat, hoping that it was in the mood for play
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Recent Examples of dangle
Ross arrived on the scene in an oversized, off-the-shoulder Marc Jacobs trench coat, dramatically fringed black shoes, and what seemed like piles of gems draped around her neck and dangling from her ears.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
The gems dangled from Fox's lace-up bodice, which featured scarlet boning and a sweetheart neckline.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Colette pranced by, her curls dangling in a ponytail.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
His arm dangled at his side as Denegal headed for the treatment tent on the SDSU sideline.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
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Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
The gems dangled from Fox's lace-up bodice, which featured scarlet boning and a sweetheart neckline.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Colette pranced by, her curls dangling in a ponytail.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
His arm dangled at his side as Denegal headed for the treatment tent on the SDSU sideline.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
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Analysts are increasingly highlighting potential red flags hanging over the AI investment cycle, especially the web of deals that some say gives the appearance that funds are simply being passed back and forth between the same companies.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nestled on 30 private acres in the South Fork of Provo Canyon, the secluded property threads streams and waterfalls beneath stone bridges, across gentle knolls, and under low-hanging eaves, all hinting at a hobbit-house inspiration without ever tipping into twee fantasy.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Accumulations could swing wildly block to block.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Manassas Park, Virginia, a city that is nearly 40% Hispanic, the electorate swung 22 points to the left last week for Democratic Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Dangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangle. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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