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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
Adam Crafton, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Step onto the porch in an oversize T-shirt that hangs down to my knees and mismatched socks that come halfway up my calves.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
On the chain around Hedda Gabler’s neck hangs a key to her father’s gun case.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
As a result, an ominous question mark hangs over the fate of the veteran spacecraft.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The vote impasse The dispute over elections that are due by May hangs over Somalia.
—Omar S Mahmood, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The scene from Badlands hangs over the songwriting like a dark cloud; Spacek’s bedroom in the scene looks quite a bit like the bedroom in which the young Springsteen hides from his own angry father.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
But your attention is immediately drawn straight to the ceiling, where a chandelier that looks like a massive floral bouquet hangs.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Once again, Joanne and Noah are at a formal family event, Joanne’s sister Morgan’s (Justine Lupe) engagement party, and once again, the issue of conversion hangs over their heads.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
This travel-friendly speaker is waterproof, dustproof, and built to handle everything from campsite hangs to spontaneous weekend getaways.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth Speaker is built for backyard hangs and big barbeques.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
In coffee shops downtown, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights provides an emergency hotline for those who witness ICE activity, and hangs information sheets from coffee machines.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Step onto the porch in an oversize T-shirt that hangs down to my knees and mismatched socks that come halfway up my calves.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
On the chain around Hedda Gabler’s neck hangs a key to her father’s gun case.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
As a result, an ominous question mark hangs over the fate of the veteran spacecraft.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The vote impasse The dispute over elections that are due by May hangs over Somalia.
—Omar S Mahmood, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The scene from Badlands hangs over the songwriting like a dark cloud; Spacek’s bedroom in the scene looks quite a bit like the bedroom in which the young Springsteen hides from his own angry father.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
But your attention is immediately drawn straight to the ceiling, where a chandelier that looks like a massive floral bouquet hangs.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Once again, Joanne and Noah are at a formal family event, Joanne’s sister Morgan’s (Justine Lupe) engagement party, and once again, the issue of conversion hangs over their heads.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
If the weather’s not quite suited for alfresco hangs, a subterranean level has an indoor pool, plus a sauna for relaxing your weary muscles.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
This travel-friendly speaker is waterproof, dustproof, and built to handle everything from campsite hangs to spontaneous weekend getaways.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth Speaker is built for backyard hangs and big barbeques.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs
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The framed photo of his baby brother, Rashaad, prominently dangles inches down the front of his shirts.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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Almost every model carried what Lopez called the Ana bag—a leather trapezoid that dangles from a circular handle.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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The color of the light depends on the type of gas and the amount of energy released.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This is a kind of tribal affiliation that depends on an adversary.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 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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Out back, there’s a covered engawa, a traditional Japanese porch that hovers slightly off the ground.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Europe’s central bank is expected to hold rates steady in October as inflation hovers around its 2% target.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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And while much of it rests on tradition, this dish’s combination of crispy skin and tender meat appeals to anyone who loves delicious food.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The ship now rests in two pieces around 53 miles northwest of Boulder Reef in Lake Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Clear steps, porches and walkways to prevent falls.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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In 43% of cases, injury was caused by a direct hit by the ball, followed by falls while playing (28%), and being hit by the paddle (12%).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Young feels within range for Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, who always swings for the fences.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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But the tone swings between sour and sweet, grounded and silly, and the jokes run more broadly wacky than precise or original.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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The soft, breathable cotton blend fabric floats away from the body and can be worn both over a shirt and under a jacket.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Whereas therapy looks backward to heal, and self-help often floats in abstraction, Space of mind looks forward, quantifying how identity, beliefs, and emotions evolve over time.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Hangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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