as in floated
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 hovered
Jean’s mama, in a kente-print muumuu (as much out of self-consciousness about middle-aged weight gain, Jean figured, as in celebration of the day), hovered nearby, smiling on.
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David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
This year, their record after the All-Star break hovered within the Top 10 in the Major Leagues, but their 41-57 hole to begin the year was too difficult to emerge from.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The Russian soldier seemed to freeze in place as the drone hovered.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Success rate have hovered around 50% in the minors.
—Ronald Blum, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
Antimony also has hovered at record prices this year, with current values placing the mine’s reserve at about $3 billion.
—Kevin Fixler
september 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
When renting, Tang said their winter gas bills hovered around $120.
—Lizzie Kane, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Outside, the temperature hovered at around a hundred degrees.
—Karen Palmer
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
As the Spirit flight hovered at 33,000 feet above Long Island and edged closer to Air Force One, the controller’s tone grew increasingly exasperated.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
This year, their record after the All-Star break hovered within the Top 10 in the Major Leagues, but their 41-57 hole to begin the year was too difficult to emerge from.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The Russian soldier seemed to freeze in place as the drone hovered.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Success rate have hovered around 50% in the minors.
—Ronald Blum, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
Antimony also has hovered at record prices this year, with current values placing the mine’s reserve at about $3 billion.
—Kevin Fixler
september 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
When renting, Tang said their winter gas bills hovered around $120.
—Lizzie Kane, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Outside, the temperature hovered at around a hundred degrees.
—Karen Palmer
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
As the Spirit flight hovered at 33,000 feet above Long Island and edged closer to Air Force One, the controller’s tone grew increasingly exasperated.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hovered
Verb
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A touch of sleaze floated across this upscale-at-first-glance wardrobe.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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One coach floated the idea that Byfield is more ready to level up than Connor Bedard.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bader sailed across home plate, arms raised, to score the winning run in Game 162 on Sunday.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The show is one of several new offerings on Brilliant Lady, which sailed its maiden voyage in early September, and USA TODAY was among the first to see the show.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mickey piloted the boat to the cliffs, dropped anchor, and the four of them swam to shore.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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The screen swam with shapes and lines.—
Sarah Mlynowski,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Early snow had drifted half way to my knees in the timber.—
Robert Merchant,
Outdoor Life,
1 Oct. 2025
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This week, Caedan smiled thinking back on his grandmother, then again as his mind drifted to the single mother and two children her legacy now touches.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yohannes delivered a long ball from Lyonnes’ half that Chawinga glided onto, catching Earps off her line and lifting it past the English goalkeeper to find the back of the net.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere, Mariacarla Boscono glided through in Gucci, Donatella Versace traded words with Grigor Dimitrov, and a sea of Bottega Veneta clutches dotted the crowd.—
Sofia Viganò,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Hovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hovered. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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