as in to float
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
claimed that the UFO hovered a moment, then spun off into space at incredible speed
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Recent Examples of hover
Over the next decade, the share of adults expressing great pride in their national identity remained relatively constant, hovering in the mid- to low-80s.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
In Dallas, a mail carrier died after collapsing on his route earlier this month as local temperatures hovered in the 90s, according to CBS News Texas.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Like the black midges that hover around your forehead in the heat this time of year, another unwelcome summertime pest is the string of new state taxes unleashed upon us each year.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Overnight temperatures are forecast to be hovering near 80 degrees.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 23 June 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
In Dallas, a mail carrier died after collapsing on his route earlier this month as local temperatures hovered in the 90s, according to CBS News Texas.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Like the black midges that hover around your forehead in the heat this time of year, another unwelcome summertime pest is the string of new state taxes unleashed upon us each year.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Overnight temperatures are forecast to be hovering near 80 degrees.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hover
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The president floated backing a primary challenger to the North Carolina GOP senator on Saturday after Tillis voted against advancing Trump’s tax and spending cuts bill, which is loaded up with steeper cuts to Medicaid than the House’s version.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
29 June 2025
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Steve Mnuchin, Trump’s treasury secretary during his first term in office, also floated the idea of purchasing the app with a group of billionaire investors when the ban was first passed.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Advertisement The adventures of these mercenaries-on-a-mission will dovetail with those of a small family, who were sailing around in the ocean for kicks when an unpleasant prehistoric sea beast overturned their boat.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 June 2025
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Luminara, the third vessel from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, will be the first to sail to Asia, Canada, and Alaska.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2025
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That's where sharks prey naturally, and humans swimming there could get caught in the mix.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Before the beach was reopened for swimming on Thursday, park police and staff again used drones to identify marine life in the area while lifeguards patrolled from the shore and by watercraft, according to the statement.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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Sci-fi speedboats gliding above the water, backed by a rotating cast of celebrities.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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But Ontario International Airport came in at No. 15, Hollywood Burbank Airport is at 14, John Wayne Airport landed at No. 12, and Long Beach Airport glided in at No. 2.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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The crash occurred when the Chevrolet Silverado pickup the man was driving west on Broadway near Sweetwater Road drifted into oncoming traffic around 8 p.m., Sgt.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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“Hover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hover. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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