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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
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
My wife takes their coats and hangs them on the rack by the door.
—Literary Hub, 11 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
After that meeting, Ball and Michelotti became lasting friends; her photograph still hangs above the bar.
—David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
This cloud hangs over everything.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 8 June 2026
An American flag hangs at the front of Mohammad Ghafari’s Shater Abbass Bakery & Market along Westwood, where crates of pomegranates, oranges, watermelon and other fruit and vegetables crowd the sidewalk.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
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
These spaces feature folding hull doors that open out into terraces, creating another spot for waterside hangs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
To round it all out, add a fire pit that brings everyone together once the sun goes down for everything from s’mores to late-night hangs.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 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
There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
This combo works well for fancy cocktails and weekend hangs alike.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
My wife takes their coats and hangs them on the rack by the door.
—Literary Hub, 11 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
After that meeting, Ball and Michelotti became lasting friends; her photograph still hangs above the bar.
—David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
This cloud hangs over everything.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 8 June 2026
An American flag hangs at the front of Mohammad Ghafari’s Shater Abbass Bakery & Market along Westwood, where crates of pomegranates, oranges, watermelon and other fruit and vegetables crowd the sidewalk.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Noun
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
These spaces feature folding hull doors that open out into terraces, creating another spot for waterside hangs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
To round it all out, add a fire pit that brings everyone together once the sun goes down for everything from s’mores to late-night hangs.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 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
There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs
Verb
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Marie dips them in paint and swings them like a brush, leaving thick, violent marks across a white canvas.—
Nia Dumas,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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Think about a car door that swings open near a cyclist.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The deeper resonance depends on each person’s particular context.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Your exact tax bill depends on your income, holding period and whether any additional taxes, such as the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT), apply.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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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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Their water content hovers around 16%, and butter is made up of 1-4% vitamins, minerals, lactose and protein.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Gregg Popovich still hovers around his program, and his guys never quit.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
6 June 2026
Verb
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If there’s hope for the event (and that’s assuming the World Cup deserves the benefit of hope), that now all rests on the players—particularly those from the host nations’ teams.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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Their reasoning rests on a point that often gets lost in the conversation.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Muscle mass and strength decrease with age, reducing mobility and increasing the risk of falls.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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While falls are not unusual in robotics development, this specific hand motion has raised questions about the current level of autonomy in Tesla’s system and whether the demonstration reflected real independent capability or operator input.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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An Encinitas City Council member accused of assaulting a resident during a parking dispute secured an agreement Monday that suspends his misdemeanor case and could see charges dismissed in as few as seven months.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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Jersey City Police Department suspends LaBruno without pay LaBruno has been a Jersey City officer for 20 years.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kingsley directs with confidence, even though the film sags a bit when the ever-escalating action starts to overtake the character comedy.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2025
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“Hangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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