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as in dangles
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 droops
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 hovers
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 rests
to find a basis
that's very slim evidence upon which to hang a theory
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as in falls
a downward slope
proceeded carefully on snowshoes down the steep hang
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Recent Examples of hangs
David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
This cloud hangs over everything.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 8 June 2026
For tennis fans who have been more closely following his career, however, a cloud of controversy hangs over his victory.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 June 2026
An American flag hangs at the front of Mohammad Ghafari’s Shater Abbass Bakery & Market along Westwood, where crates of pomegranates, oranges, watermelon and other fruit and vegetables crowd the sidewalk.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
At Ballet Arte Academy, the Solana Beach studio where Pointeworks founder Sophie Williams got her start, a life-size model of a human skeleton hangs to the right of the door, equipped with a bell that dangles from the pelvic bone.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The same question now hangs over Anthropic and OpenAI.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 5 June 2026
In the foreground, Tom's expo credential lanyard hangs from a chain link fence.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
His portrait, stern and majestic, hangs broodingly over the stairs; elsewhere on the walls, the art ranges from the Baroque to the bro-tinged, with turbaned figures sharing space with Ryu from Street Fighter.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Try them with athletic shorts to channel a cool, eclectic vibe that’s perfect for off-duty hangs.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
These spaces feature folding hull doors that open out into terraces, creating another spot for waterside hangs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
To round it all out, add a fire pit that brings everyone together once the sun goes down for everything from s’mores to late-night hangs.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Planks are considered isometric exercises, meaning the position remains static (another example is a wall sits or dead hangs).
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Wear them from daytime errands to nighttime hangs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Best Top and Sweater Deals ‘Tis the season for cute, cozy sweaters and tops that work for both casual hangs and holiday outings.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
After that meeting, Ball and Michelotti became lasting friends; her photograph still hangs above the bar.
—David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
This cloud hangs over everything.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 8 June 2026
For tennis fans who have been more closely following his career, however, a cloud of controversy hangs over his victory.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 June 2026
An American flag hangs at the front of Mohammad Ghafari’s Shater Abbass Bakery & Market along Westwood, where crates of pomegranates, oranges, watermelon and other fruit and vegetables crowd the sidewalk.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
At Ballet Arte Academy, the Solana Beach studio where Pointeworks founder Sophie Williams got her start, a life-size model of a human skeleton hangs to the right of the door, equipped with a bell that dangles from the pelvic bone.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The same question now hangs over Anthropic and OpenAI.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 5 June 2026
In the foreground, Tom's expo credential lanyard hangs from a chain link fence.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
His portrait, stern and majestic, hangs broodingly over the stairs; elsewhere on the walls, the art ranges from the Baroque to the bro-tinged, with turbaned figures sharing space with Ryu from Street Fighter.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Noun
In its announcement Thursday, the Lucas has revealed the thematic compositions of the majority of these galleries, which range from focuses on specific artists to medium-specific hangs.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Try them with athletic shorts to channel a cool, eclectic vibe that’s perfect for off-duty hangs.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
These spaces feature folding hull doors that open out into terraces, creating another spot for waterside hangs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
To round it all out, add a fire pit that brings everyone together once the sun goes down for everything from s’mores to late-night hangs.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Planks are considered isometric exercises, meaning the position remains static (another example is a wall sits or dead hangs).
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Wear them from daytime errands to nighttime hangs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Best Top and Sweater Deals ‘Tis the season for cute, cozy sweaters and tops that work for both casual hangs and holiday outings.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs
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The nationalist’s election defeat is extending a historic rally in Hungary’s bond market as Magyar dangles the prospect of euro adoption.—
Jonathan Tirone,
Bloomberg,
16 Apr. 2026
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And the dock with the sign dangles off a 100-foot cliff, waiting for a refill that climatologists say will likely never come.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The deeper resonance depends on each person’s particular context.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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To succeed, Democrats must now demonstrate that, despite the costs, America’s security at home depends on its influence abroad; shaping foreign policy around traditional values benefits Americans; and respecting alliances is a source of strength.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Their water content hovers around 16%, and butter is made up of 1-4% vitamins, minerals, lactose and protein.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Mark Bezos—Jeff’s brother—hovers around the bar.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Palestinians and Lebanese exist and persist in their land the way a tree grows and a rock rests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Defense rests without Anthony taking the stand The defense presented only three witnesses before resting on Monday.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Over the years, many climbing injuries and deaths have occurred on the traverse between the high camp and Denali Pass, mainly resulting from unprotected falls, according to the park.—
Becky Bohrer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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If falls happen at night during bathroom trips, consider a bedside commode.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Instead of those handle halves folding around close to 180 degrees to reveal a central set of pliers like many other Leathermans do, one of the Crunch's handles pulls out and swings downward via an internal arm to reveal the pliers, which in turn swing into position.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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The thought swings through her, like a burning stick through night air.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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As a result, the tournament typically sags in the middle, as neither comes close to losing.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The roof flakes, the porch sags.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Hangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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