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
Crude is down 11% this year, with some analysts expecting prices, currently hovering above $60 a barrel, to dip into the low $50s as oversupply builds.
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semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Stylists crouch just out of frame, tugging seams, swapping earrings, brushing stray hairs from her face, while publicists hover nearby.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The stock closed up nearly 16% on Monday, but shares were recently down about 10% in Tuesday's session, hovering under $67 apiece.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Whatever the name, for centuries people have reported seeing these eerie, faint blue flames hovering over marshes, bogs and other wetlands.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2025
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semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Stylists crouch just out of frame, tugging seams, swapping earrings, brushing stray hairs from her face, while publicists hover nearby.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The stock closed up nearly 16% on Monday, but shares were recently down about 10% in Tuesday's session, hovering under $67 apiece.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Whatever the name, for centuries people have reported seeing these eerie, faint blue flames hovering over marshes, bogs and other wetlands.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hover
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Another feature that’s worth highlighting is the 129 square-foot sleeping loft that can accommodate a bed, small nightstands, floating shelves, and even a houseplant or two.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, one of the members of his team tells me, Speed recently floated the idea of streaming nonstop for an entire year.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
5 Oct. 2025
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Wonder of the Seas returned to Miami in August to sail three and four-night cruises year-round, for example.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Many cruise lines sail from Florida to the Bahamas, but more offerings are in the works.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the photos, the famous pair appeared to enjoy the stunning scenery, swim in the clear blue waters and even wore matching grey robes in a sweet selfie.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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It’s ruled by Mars, who is currently swimming through the depths of Scorpio.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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On third-and-11 in the first quarter, Iamaleava spotted a sliver of daylight that wasn’t there a blink before and turned it into a 22-yard jailbreak up the gut, gliding past white jerseys.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The simplicity is intentional so your eye isn't bouncing, but rather gliding through the room.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rappelers dangle from the steel arch, thrill-seekers race across a zip line, and spectators cheer as colorful parachutes drift overhead.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Margit and Bonnie drifted further into Pam’s orbit and decided not to speak to Catherine, which made the lunchroom newly problematic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Hover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hover. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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