dangled

past tense of dangle
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 The bottom of the gown featured a semi-sheer black skirt that provided a stark contrast to the strings of head-to-toe crystal fringe that dangled from Kardashian’s shoulders to the hem of her floor-length skirt. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026 To neighboring countries, Europe dangled membership in and association with the EU. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 Because the second year of Powell’s two-year, $44 million deal is a team option, he could be dangled at the trade deadline to a contender that needs a shooter. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 Tom Cruise has dangled from cliffs, skyscrapers and planes, but oil magnate Digger Rockwell is his riskiest role in eons. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 For the ladies, Ron's crew provides cherries that are dangled over their faces. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The knot of a yellow tie dangled below the collar of a baggy shirt. — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 The lights dangled from white beams, their power cables coiled and hanging like tails. — Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Now the carrot is being dangled that Radio Andy will be taking over 101. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangled
Verb
  • The home’s character especially comes through in its artwork—namely the large-scale paintings hung throughout the living and dining spaces.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Littlejohn investigates, [Eugene Chantrelle] is convicted, and he is hanged for this murder.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The pendulum has swung so far now that SpaceX seems increasingly disinterested in the US government for most contracts outside of data services, such as Starshield for military communications and observations.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Amelie’s swung open the doors on its original NoDa location in 2008.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In the center is Jones with an electric guitar slung over his shoulder in a protective gesture, like some mothers carry babies on their hips.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
  • How decadent to have a vermouth on the rocks and sweet treats — affogato, flan, a silky strawberry panna cotta — under the half moon slung low in the sky.
    — Amanda Lee Koe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In two separate probes of Sguros’ handling of 911 calls, it was recommended he be suspended for one day related to one investigation and five days related to the other.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Gonzalez was initially suspended over violations involving abusive statements, endangerment, drugs and alcohol.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Look for the poles, the veteran balloon pilot explains to the two men along for the ride, because sometimes the thin lines strung between them all but disappear against the ground below.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Short said the tobacco strung at the fair — which was grown at the nearby Oxford Tobacco Research Station — will be sold to a contractor and likely go into cigarettes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Dangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangled. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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