as in hung
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 dangled
But while a cash prize might be dangled, it's often never paid — particularly if the kid carrying out the crime gets busted.
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ABC News, 12 June 2026
Tykes get slapped around, shot with arrows and dangled in traffic — tortures that are played seriously, but the shock of them allows you to guffaw.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Yerkes survived a close call when its then-owner, the University of Chicago, teamed up with a developer who dangled $10 million to take over the site.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Cars dangled by their wheels from the causeway to Miami Beach.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Fisher then dangled past a series of defenders, and rifled a shot on net.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Jesper Wallstedt Minnesota has reportedly dangled Jesper Wallstedt in trade conversations, but with Filip Gustavsson coming off hip surgery, that might cool some of that talk.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 May 2026
In a memorable scene, a character is dangled from one of the property's outdoor balconies.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Take, for example, the oceanic jewelry—including XL shell earrings paired with classic tanks and polos—seen on that catwalk of Tory Burch, or a ton of tiny shells, which dangled from beaded necklaces, spotted at Balmain.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
ABC News, 12 June 2026
Tykes get slapped around, shot with arrows and dangled in traffic — tortures that are played seriously, but the shock of them allows you to guffaw.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Yerkes survived a close call when its then-owner, the University of Chicago, teamed up with a developer who dangled $10 million to take over the site.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Cars dangled by their wheels from the causeway to Miami Beach.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Fisher then dangled past a series of defenders, and rifled a shot on net.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Jesper Wallstedt Minnesota has reportedly dangled Jesper Wallstedt in trade conversations, but with Filip Gustavsson coming off hip surgery, that might cool some of that talk.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 May 2026
In a memorable scene, a character is dangled from one of the property's outdoor balconies.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Take, for example, the oceanic jewelry—including XL shell earrings paired with classic tanks and polos—seen on that catwalk of Tory Burch, or a ton of tiny shells, which dangled from beaded necklaces, spotted at Balmain.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangled
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On the other hand, bath towels should be washed after three to five uses, as long as they are hung to dry to prevent bacteria and mildew from developing.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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Bright yellow uniforms in different patterns lined one wall, and banners and awards hung from the ceiling — a record of the local Enfield High School team’s accomplishments over the past three decades.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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From this perspective, the pendulum has fully swung from being near resistance and overbought to being near support and oversold.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Once the board was attached, the contestant swung the board around by, yep, the spike in his nose.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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On June 2, the A Simple Favor actress shared a photo of her husband Ryan Reynolds holding a mini tan Hermès Kelly bag slung over one shoulder.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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The bridle leather handles are also on the longer side, so the bag can be slung over the shoulder.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
9 June 2026
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Iran has also suspended flights at the Imam Khomeini International Airport until further notice, state media reported.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Multiple Israeli media outlets subsequently reported that the country's military had suspended attacks on Iran, but that operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon would continue.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Bush dinners can also be arranged, set up under the branches of a tree, its branches strung with lanterns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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These cores were strung with wire by a single worker and formed a neat grid of power and memory.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
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“Dangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangled. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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