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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
Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
The designs leaned young — the opening look was a leather bra top with chain detailing that hung down the front, paired with Bermuda shorts, an open coat and knee-high boots — but, overall, the quiet confidence of Vanhee-Cybulski’s shows offers a reminder that there is strength in restraint.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Handcrafted swings made from local olive wood hang throughout the resort, evoking a sense of innocence and carefree luxury.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Verb
At La Casa de los Trucos, rows of superhero masks including Spider-Man hang next to lucha libre masks worn by Mexican wrestlers like Rey Mysterio.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
The designs leaned young — the opening look was a leather bra top with chain detailing that hung down the front, paired with Bermuda shorts, an open coat and knee-high boots — but, overall, the quiet confidence of Vanhee-Cybulski’s shows offers a reminder that there is strength in restraint.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Then, podcast host (and former SNL cast member) Amy Poehler is going to be a good hang, hosting the October 11 episode.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Handcrafted swings made from local olive wood hang throughout the resort, evoking a sense of innocence and carefree luxury.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang
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In the 2022 and 2024 cycles, pro-Israel groups swung into Democratic primaries, spending money against progressive critics of the Jewish state and keeping several out of Congress.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rather than slash and swing away after spotting the play, Stott tried to get the ball down and deaden it, increasing the level of difficulty.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When deciding where to drill holes in the wooden balls, Robson realized that a huge amount of chemical information depended on the position of the holes.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Much depends on what the brand’s retail network is.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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After a freeze, leaves will turn limp and brown and droop to the ground.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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When treating forehead lines together with glabellar lines, headaches are most common (9 percent), followed by brow drooping and eyelid drooping (each 2 percent).—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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However, Belichick’s NFL past continues to hover around this situation, from questions about his legacy to regular flare-ups involving the Patriots to suspicions within UNC’s program that some of the negative headlines have origins in New England.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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While Shanghai’s September highs typically hover between 80 and 90 degrees, this year saw 23 days above 95 degrees from late August through early October.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Golfing in Weston Gatlin appeared to be a popular leader based on her evaluation reports over a 10-year career at the Foundation, which has just under 20 employees.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Byrne and Williams dip into each other’s orbits frequently.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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Citi is buying the dip here on Oracle stock.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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The look was completed with a pair of breezy black slacks.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Laneige Water Sleeping Mask Laneige became a household name thanks to its lip sleeping mask, but this overnight cream is no slack with the beauties either.—
Shalwah Evans,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The framed photo of his baby brother, Rashaad, prominently dangles inches down the front of his shirts.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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Lala was last seen dangling upside down in the driver’s seat, bleeding profusely.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Hang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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