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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
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The sense that most people’s lives are getting worse since Starmer became prime minister hangs over the election and the possible change in leadership.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Walking in the historic center of the city—where motorbikes flash by on narrow streets, laundry hangs from balconies, and giant pennants of the city’s team are strung high overhead—one witnesses several devotional Maradona tableaux.
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Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
When Mary is seventeen, her mother hangs herself in the barn.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
This combo works well for fancy cocktails and weekend hangs alike.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
12 June 2026
Haunt fans eager to get a sneak peek at what’s in store for Knott’s Scary Farm 2026 and breathe in the fog that always hangs over the Granddaddy of all Halloween events will get their chance during a preview event planned for this summer.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Many families struggle to make ends meet, and economic uncertainty hangs over nearly every aspect of daily life.
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CBS News,
9 June 2026
That question hangs over the entire exercise.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
There’s ample space for outdoor hangs and a couple of fire pits for staying warm on cool coastal nights.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Plus, improving the endurance of the muscles worked in dead hangs can help better your posture for everything from sitting to walking to running.
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Christa Sgobba,
Health,
24 June 2026
Around folding tables holding chessboards, mahjong sets and stacks of cards, people in their 20s and 30s are choosing slow, screen-free hangs over another night at the bar.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
Planks are considered isometric exercises, meaning the position remains static (another example is a wall sits or dead hangs).
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Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
Wear them from daytime errands to nighttime hangs.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Its stock exposure can sit at nought or at full, so its behaviour in a sharp fall hangs entirely on whether BAILA reads the danger in time.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The sense that most people’s lives are getting worse since Starmer became prime minister hangs over the election and the possible change in leadership.
—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Walking in the historic center of the city—where motorbikes flash by on narrow streets, laundry hangs from balconies, and giant pennants of the city’s team are strung high overhead—one witnesses several devotional Maradona tableaux.
—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
When Mary is seventeen, her mother hangs herself in the barn.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
This combo works well for fancy cocktails and weekend hangs alike.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
12 June 2026
Haunt fans eager to get a sneak peek at what’s in store for Knott’s Scary Farm 2026 and breathe in the fog that always hangs over the Granddaddy of all Halloween events will get their chance during a preview event planned for this summer.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Many families struggle to make ends meet, and economic uncertainty hangs over nearly every aspect of daily life.
—
CBS News,
9 June 2026
That question hangs over the entire exercise.
—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
Scroll for our top picks, then add them to your cart while the weather is still primed for summer hangs.
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Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
There’s ample space for outdoor hangs and a couple of fire pits for staying warm on cool coastal nights.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Plus, improving the endurance of the muscles worked in dead hangs can help better your posture for everything from sitting to walking to running.
—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
24 June 2026
Around folding tables holding chessboards, mahjong sets and stacks of cards, people in their 20s and 30s are choosing slow, screen-free hangs over another night at the bar.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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
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
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.
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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.
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From there, the workup depends on what a doctor finds.
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The results showed that under specific conditions, the generation of free electric charges in the active layer of the solar cell depends heavily on the electric field in the organic semiconductor material.
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Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.
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The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.
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The population hovers at just over 200.
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Building on a recurring motif of witches, Woods has Emily and Sylvia lift off during a thunderstorm, soaring above the city skyline in a sequence that hovers between dream and fantasy.
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One soldier’s hand rests on the back of another.
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The decision to continue in the position rests solely on him.
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There's been some stumbling plays, thwarted by tripping and dramatic falls.
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At this outlet — a falls made of lacy terraces — Duke Kobe, our 19-year-old guide that day, caught his 5¼-pounder.
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Smarter, Not Larger The conversation around AI often swings between extremes.
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Toward the beginning of the episode, the group sits down to eat at a hole-in-the-wall barbecue spot and the camera swings around the table in a sweeping circular motion, capturing everyone laughing, bonding and sharing a meal.
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There is no scrapeable archive of how to grasp a wet cup, unload a box that sags in the middle, fold a towel, or help an older adult out of a chair.
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As a result, the tournament typically sags in the middle, as neither comes close to losing.
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