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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
Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Inside the team’s locker room at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, a jersey with the number 13 hangs proudly, honoring the late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau.
—Mark Scaglione, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Katerra still hangs over the industry like a specter.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
If readers are at all uncertain of his sociopathic tendencies, Heathcliff then hangs his wife’s dog.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
The undulating frame hangs above a stone console table, adding depth to the all-white hall.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Jamian’s contribution, enlarged, also hangs as a banner outside.
—Emma Allen, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The specter of violence, meanwhile, hangs over the negotiations, and whatever the result, Iran’s people are unlikely to win respite, the historian Kim Ghattas wrote in the Financial Times.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
At a time when politics divides even the closest of couples, a collection of presidential memorabilia that hangs from the ceilings and walls is refreshingly bipartisan.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
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
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
Katerra still hangs over the industry like a specter.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Inside the team’s locker room at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, a jersey with the number 13 hangs proudly, honoring the late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau.
—Mark Scaglione, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Katerra still hangs over the industry like a specter.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
If readers are at all uncertain of his sociopathic tendencies, Heathcliff then hangs his wife’s dog.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
The undulating frame hangs above a stone console table, adding depth to the all-white hall.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Jamian’s contribution, enlarged, also hangs as a banner outside.
—Emma Allen, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The specter of violence, meanwhile, hangs over the negotiations, and whatever the result, Iran’s people are unlikely to win respite, the historian Kim Ghattas wrote in the Financial Times.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
At a time when politics divides even the closest of couples, a collection of presidential memorabilia that hangs from the ceilings and walls is refreshingly bipartisan.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Other indoor amenities include a wooden study with floor-to-ceiling bookcases, a finished basement for casual hangs, and a sauna.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
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
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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During that film's climactic biplane battle between Cruise's Ethan Hunt and Esai Morales' villainous Gabriel, Cruise dangles mid-air from a seatbelt as the plane flips upside down.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Stephen dangles the prospect of a normal relationship before Lucy, then blackmails her for sleeping with Evan behind Bree’s back during freshman year.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
13 Jan. 2026
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Besides the reluctance of many people to share their own DNA profile for investigations, the success rate also depends on people’s willingness to have their DNA catalogued at all.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Public relations depends on judgment exercised under scrutiny.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 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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Total annual volume hovers around $4 billion, industry sources estimate.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Its landmark suspension bridge, once a cattle-drive crossing on the Chisholm Trail, still hovers over the Brazos River as an echo of the city’s 19th-century frontier heritage.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The key to its longevity rests in the show’s unpredictable ability to evolve.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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This approach rests on four key factors.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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So even if the effective tax rate falls, prices aren’t likely to sink for consumers because of the ruling Friday.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Then, make your way over to the Blue Ridge Rapids to float past the artificial falls.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 2026
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One thing that has always bothered me is that the fridge sits in the back left corner of the hall-like kitchen, but the door swings open to the right.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Couvent is cultivating its own scene in the south of France, one that swings more Provence than Cote d’Azur.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Unlike your average and typical pillow that sags over time, this one has hotel-like appeal because of its precise border for a structured, refined look.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Queen of minimalism, Janet has essentially just set type in panels—but the way the background sags like a deflating hot-air balloon, with the type recessed into it, is so wry and brilliant.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Hangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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