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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
Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 May 2026
In one room, a collection of light sculptures hangs from the ceiling like an indoor paper cloud.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The driveways are fairly short, and at the top of hers, the garage door hangs open.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Like the Florida houses, the Fullam residence has a roof that hangs over the glass windows, providing shade at the height of summer.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2026
One of Randy’s hoods from one of his old racecars hangs by the back wall.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Even so, Williams’ Grade 1 left hamstring strain hangs over the series and whatever comes after it.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The single work that hangs most consequentially over this phase of political history is Julius Caesar, in part because of Joseph Mankiewicz’s quietly anti-McCarthyist 1953 film adaptation.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
There was another ceremony that summer where Karen received the honorary road sign, which still hangs proudly in a corner in her house with some other Captain Herb artifacts.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 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
Venus Venus hangs at practically the same height, moderately low in the west-northwest during evening twilight throughout the month of May.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 May 2026
In one room, a collection of light sculptures hangs from the ceiling like an indoor paper cloud.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The driveways are fairly short, and at the top of hers, the garage door hangs open.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Like the Florida houses, the Fullam residence has a roof that hangs over the glass windows, providing shade at the height of summer.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2026
One of Randy’s hoods from one of his old racecars hangs by the back wall.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Even so, Williams’ Grade 1 left hamstring strain hangs over the series and whatever comes after it.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The single work that hangs most consequentially over this phase of political history is Julius Caesar, in part because of Joseph Mankiewicz’s quietly anti-McCarthyist 1953 film adaptation.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
There was another ceremony that summer where Karen received the honorary road sign, which still hangs proudly in a corner in her house with some other Captain Herb artifacts.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 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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Our climate depends on the second half of the rainy season.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Inventory at the Statesmen Market primarily depends on what the Greater Chicago Food Depository has to offer, but there is an online system for Kennedy-King to order select items and quantities from the pantry’s warehouse.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
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The price tag for the renovation still hovers at its more than $900,000 estimate, Mortensen said.—
Kevin Fixler
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Anything below 50% favorability portends political trouble; right now Trump’s positive standing in polls hovers around a dismal 40%.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The sublime—a concept introduced by the first-century philosopher Longinus and later refined by Edmund Burke and Immanuel Kant—rests on an encounter with something too immense or too powerful for the human mind to comprehend fully.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Our evidence rests in the eight spindly tomato plants poking up from small containers next to a large window in our back room.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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This is the Land of Waterfalls, home to more than 250 falls, including the majestic Triple Falls, which played a starring role in The Hunger Games.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Preventing head injury − including wearing a helmet for biking and sports, wearing a seatbelt and preventing falls − can keep your brain healthier in the long-run, the organization notes.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pendulum always swings in Minnesota.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The public discussion still swings between utopian promise and apocalyptic dread.—
Barry R. Davis,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The roof flakes, the porch sags.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Their constant companion in the campaign is the Amazona 180 bag that made its debut on the Loewe runway last October, a slouchy, one-handle style that sags open when left unzipped.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Hangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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