as in floating
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 hovering
New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
The temperatures were quite cold, hovering around 18 degrees Celsius on-track and just over 13 degrees for the air temperature.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 24 May 2026
In a housing market strained by high home prices and mortgage rates hovering above 6%, whether buyers or sellers hold the upper hand can often determine who is able to afford a home.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
It is expected to be sunny with temps hovering in the 80s.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
Core unemployment is hovering near record highs, according to data released this week.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Although the price of gold has been hovering at $5,000 an ounce fand thereabouts for more than a year, consumers continue to buy gold jewelry.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Last Wednesday afternoon, a cold front moves in and will stall overhead, bringing a staggering change with periods of rain, a raw east wind and temperatures hovering in the upper 50s through tomorrow.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Throughout the evening, Sting — in tight black leather pants, a white graphic T-shirt, and chunky black boots — never appeared winded, never reached for water, never dabbed sweat with a towel despite temperatures still hovering in the 80s well after sunset.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Adjective
This is surprising for something that is supposed to require less hovering, especially if the host is out of hearing range of the device's alerts.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Solo opened to $65 million internationally a global debut hovering in the $168 million range.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
The temperatures were quite cold, hovering around 18 degrees Celsius on-track and just over 13 degrees for the air temperature.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 24 May 2026
In a housing market strained by high home prices and mortgage rates hovering above 6%, whether buyers or sellers hold the upper hand can often determine who is able to afford a home.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
It is expected to be sunny with temps hovering in the 80s.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
Core unemployment is hovering near record highs, according to data released this week.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Although the price of gold has been hovering at $5,000 an ounce fand thereabouts for more than a year, consumers continue to buy gold jewelry.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Last Wednesday afternoon, a cold front moves in and will stall overhead, bringing a staggering change with periods of rain, a raw east wind and temperatures hovering in the upper 50s through tomorrow.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Throughout the evening, Sting — in tight black leather pants, a white graphic T-shirt, and chunky black boots — never appeared winded, never reached for water, never dabbed sweat with a towel despite temperatures still hovering in the 80s well after sunset.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hovering
Verb
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The lobby’s circular floor plan gives the illusion of a lily pad floating atop a koi pond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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In both Wilde’s play and Strauss’s opera, Salome is obsessed with Jokanaan (John the Baptist), who is being held as a political prisoner in a cistern, his disembodied voice floating around the stage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From Komodo National Park To Chilean Patagonia Lamima is also sailing through Komodo National Park this summer, an Indonesian destination Lyons says is also notably on the rise.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The area offers a clear line of sight of Space's Starbase test site (as well as the boats sailing around Port Isabel, which is nice).—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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In addition, the action includes top-tier spider combat and awesome web-slinging and web-gliding traversal abilities.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Even cities like Paris have plenty of options for cooling off in summer, from swimming in the Seine to Emily in Paris famous pools like Molitor (plan to spend a full day and lunch at the panoramic rooftop restaurant).—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Once a mine has been located, a diver with explosives normally places a charge on the mine before swimming away to detonate it.—
Emma Burrows,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Verb
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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,
25 May 2026
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Flights last about 45 minutes, drifting past peaks and flat tops, over ranchland, wildflower fields, forests and ski slopes.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Growing up a ballet dancer, Geier is very poised, mindful, and demure.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2026
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So my oldest, Richard, is super poised and has always sort of been the rock for our family.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Hovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hovering. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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