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
Crude oil prices have hovered around $60 a barrel in recent days.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
At its peak in 2000, GE’s market cap hovered around $600 billion, more than $1 trillion in today’s dollars.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Last January’s highs hovered mostly in the 50s and 60s, so the sudden warmth has been noticeable.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2026
Mamdani inspires supporters in freezing cold Temperatures in Manhattan, even with sun peering between buildings, hovered in the 20s.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Of those, 701 sightings remain unidentified, including whatever streaked and hovered over the nation’s capital in July 1952.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
The ocean temperature hovered near 28°F (−2°C), below the freezing point of water, and in such extreme cold, the human body begins to shut down within minutes.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
This year’s temperatures hovered close to the monthly average, with more clouds, cooler afternoons and a series of storms that pushed October’s rain total to the third-wettest on record.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Aztecs averaged 66 possessions per game last season and have hovered in the mid-60s for the past decade.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
At its peak in 2000, GE’s market cap hovered around $600 billion, more than $1 trillion in today’s dollars.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Last January’s highs hovered mostly in the 50s and 60s, so the sudden warmth has been noticeable.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2026
Mamdani inspires supporters in freezing cold Temperatures in Manhattan, even with sun peering between buildings, hovered in the 20s.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Of those, 701 sightings remain unidentified, including whatever streaked and hovered over the nation’s capital in July 1952.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
The ocean temperature hovered near 28°F (−2°C), below the freezing point of water, and in such extreme cold, the human body begins to shut down within minutes.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
This year’s temperatures hovered close to the monthly average, with more clouds, cooler afternoons and a series of storms that pushed October’s rain total to the third-wettest on record.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Aztecs averaged 66 possessions per game last season and have hovered in the mid-60s for the past decade.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hovered
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Whenever the president floated some bizarre policy idea, issued a new threat, or told a brazen lie about the state of the economy, Hassett would be one of the first people on cable news justifying it.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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The secretary of state did not answer questions about the use of military force to acquire the territory, which has been floated as an option by the White House.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Guard Deja Jones started, but her recent struggles continued and head coach Zenarae Antoine pulled her quickly after a bad transition pass sailed over the head of forward Taleiyah Gibbs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the rookie’s kick sailed wide right just as time expired, sending the Steelers into the playoffs and ending the Ravens’ season on a heartbreaking note.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Prior to March 2020, guests at La Selva swam in the lagoon.—
Noah Lederman,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2026
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An avid runner, Enslin, 48, also has swam regularly at the state park since 1977.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2026
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In past years, the Utah bison that drifted into Colorado near Rangely were typically shot after crossing state lines.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
8 Jan. 2026
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Extra caution is also advised around ridgelines, gullies, and terrain features, where wind-drifted, stiffer slabs of snow tend to form.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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For the past few months, one vertical inch at a time, that machine glided up, down and across its gantry system to create the high-ceiling, single-story home before it.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Dressed in an eye-catching ensemble that perfectly highlighted her bold style, Eva glided down the runway, serving face and fierce attitude.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Hovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hovered. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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