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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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The chef’s kitchen sits just opposite a more casual bar, and a fanciful lighting fixture hangs over the dining table.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
People in the country are still grappling with what happened Saturday, a shock wave that hangs over the population.
—Elena Giuliano, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
Defense hangs tough, but ultimately not enough The defense was fortunate to avoid giving up points on Seattle’s opening possession despite the Seahawks getting a first-and-goal from the 1-yard line following a pass interference in the end zone on Deommodore Lenoir.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Even if the administration has no further military designs on the Western Hemisphere, a virtual sword of Damocles hangs over the head of truculent governments.
—Richard Fontaine, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
This six-slot organizer hangs simply over a door and adds a lot of storage in a compact package.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2025
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
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
But the Bulls also can’t win with his current rim protection — a futility that hangs over the veteran in every game.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The chef’s kitchen sits just opposite a more casual bar, and a fanciful lighting fixture hangs over the dining table.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
People in the country are still grappling with what happened Saturday, a shock wave that hangs over the population.
—Elena Giuliano, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
Defense hangs tough, but ultimately not enough The defense was fortunate to avoid giving up points on Seattle’s opening possession despite the Seahawks getting a first-and-goal from the 1-yard line following a pass interference in the end zone on Deommodore Lenoir.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Even if the administration has no further military designs on the Western Hemisphere, a virtual sword of Damocles hangs over the head of truculent governments.
—Richard Fontaine, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
This six-slot organizer hangs simply over a door and adds a lot of storage in a compact package.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2025
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
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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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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Session length depends on availability and need.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The length of cold required to break dormancy in any particular tree species depends on both the length of typical winter and the variability of winter temperature patterns where a species evolved.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 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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Northwestern’s endowment hovers around $14 billion.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dellos, the shelter's manager, said the waitlist hovers around 200 people.—
Aaron Bolton,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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The belief that the Maduro episode could be replicated in Iran also rests on a misleading comparison.—
Sanam Vakil,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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But according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the post-raid landscape, that assumption rests on dangerously fragile ground.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Utah finished last after three falls on the beam, producing its lowest score since February 2000.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Wipe Up Spills Promptly This seems like a no-brainer, but liquids on a floor's surface is one of the leading causes of falls.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Forcefully thrust your hips forward to return to standing so that the bell swings up in front of you.—
Greg Presto,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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When the rudder is put over, the stern swings out first, so that if the vessel is in restricted waters, trying to avoid something ahead can result in hitting something behind.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Jan. 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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