Synonyms of dangled

dangled

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hung
• swung
• slung
• suspended
• strung
• mounted
• draped
• hooked
• pinned
• tacked
• protruded
• extended (out)
• projected
• fell
• jutted
• festooned
• depended
• garlanded
• poised
• stuck out
• overhung
• balanced
• cascaded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dangled

But the New England Patriots’ Christian Barmore, 27, who is signed long-term, and the Philadelphia Eagles’ Moro Ojomo, 25, who is on an expiring contract, are two names being dangled around the league who might help New York. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

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

Now the carrot is being dangled that Radio Andy will be taking over 101. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026