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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
Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The impact of Google's decisions on the handset's battery life hangs over the device.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In every room, a moment hangs suspended.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Labor Day is almost here, but our gear editors and testers have been making the most of the dwindling summer days—pedaling dusty trails, grinding up high-alpine switchbacks, and sneaking in lakeside hangs whenever possible.
—The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Her number now hangs alongside the franchise's lone title banner at Wintrust Arena.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Best Labor Day Outdoor Furniture Sales There’s no better time than Labor Day weekend to give your patio an expensive-looking upgrade before fall backyard hangs kick off.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Take the floral and mesh midi-dresses below, which would look great as a cocktail dress or styled with sandals for the last celebratory summer hangs.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
And at Roomers Munich, an Autograph Collection Hotel, a golden tassel hangs above the bed like an old-fashioned bell pull, and guests tug it to turn everything off in one go.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
Kelly Connolly, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Stone arches frame the sizable chef’s kitchen, and there’s a bar and billiards room for more casual, boozy hangs.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
At the end of every successful criminal prosecution, one question hangs over the heads of offenders, victims and attorneys.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The impact of Google's decisions on the handset's battery life hangs over the device.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In every room, a moment hangs suspended.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Labor Day is almost here, but our gear editors and testers have been making the most of the dwindling summer days—pedaling dusty trails, grinding up high-alpine switchbacks, and sneaking in lakeside hangs whenever possible.
—The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Her number now hangs alongside the franchise's lone title banner at Wintrust Arena.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Best Labor Day Outdoor Furniture Sales There’s no better time than Labor Day weekend to give your patio an expensive-looking upgrade before fall backyard hangs kick off.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Take the floral and mesh midi-dresses below, which would look great as a cocktail dress or styled with sandals for the last celebratory summer hangs.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
And at Roomers Munich, an Autograph Collection Hotel, a golden tassel hangs above the bed like an old-fashioned bell pull, and guests tug it to turn everything off in one go.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Peek-a-Boo (Finding Nemo) Boo's mobile hangs above the dentist's chair, and one of her drawings can be seen on a cabinet when Nigel flies in to rescue Nemo.
—Kelly Connolly, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Stone arches frame the sizable chef’s kitchen, and there’s a bar and billiards room for more casual, boozy hangs.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs
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That includes businesses that provide professional services, such as doctors, lawyers, consultants, athletes, and brokers—typically, any business whose success depends on the reputation or skill of its employees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The color of the aurora depends on which gas is being excited by the electrons and on how much energy is being exchanged, NASA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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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 homicide clearance rate is extraordinary for a city that hovers around 1 million residents.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
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Tuition for in-state students hovers at $7,000, while out-of-state tuition is just under $20,000.—
Francesca Walton,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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But, a year later, Springer rests at the opposite end of baseball’s leaderboards.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The genocide allegation also rests on claims that Israel intentionally targeted civilians, but the study acknowledges civilian deaths while finding no evidence of a systematic policy of massacre.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The second series investigates deaths involving apparent falls from heights — examining whether victims were pushed from locations like balconies, cliffs and bridges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Then, as evening falls, stroll along the canals or watch the sun melt into Øresund’s horizon—tracing wind turbines spinning in silhouette.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Toward the end of autumn, Paul McCartney swings through the United Center for a pair of dates on his Got Back Tour.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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One lucky executive will soon take charge of the grandest park of them all when Disneyland swings open its doors on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Guests are encouraged to live fully in the space, where morning coffee brews in a Hay French press, poolside afternoons are spent on Oliver James floats, and alfresco dinners happen amid DWR’s Terassi outdoor teak furniture (all of which, naturally, is for sale).—
John Wogan,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Afterward, retreat to the spa’s relaxation lounge—where a glowing copper teardrop floats above cedar banquettes—while next door, the subterranean fitness center boasts Technogym gear and treadmills—all below the waterline.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The bathtub is painted a bright blue (Paint & Paper Library Blue Gum), while the gray floor continues from the hallway and grounds the palette.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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Yvonee grounds Thompson throughout Aronofsky’s glorious character study on a small town kid who must grapple with a brutal series of events that undertakes his sensibilities.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Hangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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