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hanging

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noun

hanging

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verb

present participle of hang
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as in depending
to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) our plan to go to the amusement park has all been worked out; now it just hangs on the weather

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3
as in drooping
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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4
as in hovering
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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5
as in basing
to find a basis that's very slim evidence upon which to hang a theory

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Recent Examples of hanging
Adjective
There’s also a storage drawer for small, non-hanging items. Kj Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2022 Believe it or not, many modern garment bags come with extra storage features for things like laptops, shoes, and non-hanging clothes. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2022
Noun
But also people used to get together to watch public hangings. Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025 The lightweight design allows for easy hanging and installation. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hanging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging
Noun
  • Best Things to Do Check out the world's longest downhill ski race.
    Noelle Salmi, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
  • These workhorse muscles keep your knees aligned and stable, especially on downhills and uneven terrain, and play a key role in helping to support your pack weight.
    Adam Roy, Outside Online, 9 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The house, with Mardis Gras beads dangling from the trees and original fireplaces in both front rooms, is as much a part of the experience as hot sauce on an oyster.
    Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This is easier than trying to check off items on a sticky note that’s, for example, dangling on your computer screen.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The dollar amounts vary each year, depending on how much revenue the cap and trade programs generate.
    Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Operations will pause during the summer, while a mid-June review will evaluate progress and consider additional collision types depending on funding.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The chance for precipitation is hovering around 60% as of Saturday morning and rainfall amounts are expected to reach between a tenth and quarter of an inch, the forecast shows.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
  • To the north, Canada also slipped down the ladder but remains well ahead of the US, coming in at 18 after hovering around 15 for the last few years.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Mainland investors bought today’s dip with a healthy $1.2 billion worth of net buying via Southbound Stock Connect.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Or opt to rent a paddleboard from TN SUP and Adventures, then enjoy a refreshing dip in the lake off the shores of Old Hickory Beach, one of the many day-use sites on the lake.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • Don’t really care about awards, but sense some irony or hypocrisy floating around.
    Scott Powers, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Within the past few days, San Francisco Bay has also seen an increase in sightings of dead gray whales, beginning with a female gray whale that was first reported floating near Alcatraz Island on March 29.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The composer also added synths to his orchestral score, as well as bowed metal, where a violin bow is rubbed against metal instruments like a cowbell or a Vibraphone, for when Roz has a particularly intense feeling.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Jeremy Strong forwent a classic suit and tie in favor of a bowed necktie, giving his tailored look the perfect dash of whimsy.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2024
Noun
  • The back-to-back hurricanes that struck Fulford’s farm last fall happen in West Florida an average of once every decade, but could occur as frequently as every one to two years by 2100 because of climate change, according to Princeton researchers.
    Rose Schnabel, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
  • Last fall, as a heavy storm system ravaged parts of Texas, the captain was one of three service members deployed from the Killeen Fire Department.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 3 June 2025

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