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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
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Trending Stories The shadow of the Dead hangs over Everything Must Go in more ways than a band like Goose may think.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2025
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Think about what would actually be easy for you right now, and embrace the convenient or low-key hang.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025
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The violence ranges from beatings by prison guards, to a slap on the face, to, in extreme cases, being hung upside down by your heels.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Trending Stories The shadow of the Dead hangs over Everything Must Go in more ways than a band like Goose may think.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
The last thing a drag queen should be is a wet blanket; RuPaul is the ultimate hang.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Think about what would actually be easy for you right now, and embrace the convenient or low-key hang.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang
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Minnesota outscored Los Angeles 127-85 in the collective fourth quarters, a decisive advantage that swung several games in the series.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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In the markets Chinese and Hong Kong stocks swung between gains and losses in a choppy session on Wednesday.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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The process of changing plans is often daunting and success depends on many factors, some beyond your control.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Trump, Biden allies divided over GDP report 'Pandemic-like shortages' if nothing changes Whether U.S. consumers will face shortages depends largely on what happens over the next few weeks.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In summer the red-speckled stems have a zigzag pattern, which bear white drooping flowers with leaves that are shield-shaped with a flat base.—
Martha Proctor,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Transplant shock causes plants to wilt and droop, but it can be avoided.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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From a terminal far out of harm’s way, drone pilots could hover in the sky for hours, soaking up surveillance information, building a case for precisely whom to bomb and when to do it.—
Colin Jones,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Uncertainty still hovers over Bryce Huff, a splash signing in 2024.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Karen Read’s attorneys are taking an approach of highlighting inconsistencies in the testimony of witnesses involved in the case, according to Sydney Rushing, a criminal defense attorney based in Michigan offering analysis on TikTok.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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She is based in Italy and travels frequently around the world, with a keen interest in Asia.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But immediately after that, a dip in Yahoo stock led its leader at the time, Terry Semel, to ask for a price adjustment.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The recent dip in crude prices, largely driven by temporary market jitters over President Donald Trump’s America First trade strategy, has energy analysts wringing their hands.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Maybe Derrick Barnes can be the missing piece, and Detroit’s interior rushers can pick up the slack.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Available in beige, khaki, light blue, deep green, and navy, the two-button blazer has a relaxed fit and a boyfriend length, to play well with jeans, leggings, dresses, slacks, and shorts for a slew of summery looks.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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The park also has a Giant Canyon Swing that swings like a pendulum over a cliff top as well as a classic chair swing ride—but this one dangles riders 1,300 feet over the Colorado River.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Smartly dressed in black topcoat and hat, a leash dangling in his left hand, Caillebotte looks down at the cobblestone pavement at his sheepdog, who awaits its master’s next move.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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“Hang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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