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
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Kid Rock came under fire by the US Army after the musician shared a clip of what appeared to be military helicopters hovering above his Nashville residence.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
As of Monday, crude oil was hovering around $112 per barrel, according to Business Insider.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Gas prices in Michigan are up 4 cents per gallon in the AAA's week-to-week tracker, currently hovering at just under $4 a gallon after having briefly reached that point a few days ago.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
On Saturday, Kid Rock posted on his social media two videos of him pointing to and saluting two AH-64 Apache helicopters flying low and hovering adjacent to his swimming pool.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Look for a small lopsided diamond hovering just above the horizon.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
What To Know Oil has periodically topped $100 a barrel since the start of the Iran war, and on Friday, March 27, traded at around $101 by the close of business after hovering around $90 to $95 for most of the previous week.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
With temperatures hovering at a steady 4°C (39°F), any organism — or submersible — venturing into this zone must be strong enough to handle both the extreme cold and the massive hydrostatic force of the deep.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 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
With Brent crude hovering above $115 and the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, the question is whether the labor market’s low-hire, low-fire equilibrium can survive an energy shock.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Kid Rock came under fire by the US Army after the musician shared a clip of what appeared to be military helicopters hovering above his Nashville residence.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
As of Monday, crude oil was hovering around $112 per barrel, according to Business Insider.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Gas prices in Michigan are up 4 cents per gallon in the AAA's week-to-week tracker, currently hovering at just under $4 a gallon after having briefly reached that point a few days ago.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
On Saturday, Kid Rock posted on his social media two videos of him pointing to and saluting two AH-64 Apache helicopters flying low and hovering adjacent to his swimming pool.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Look for a small lopsided diamond hovering just above the horizon.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
What To Know Oil has periodically topped $100 a barrel since the start of the Iran war, and on Friday, March 27, traded at around $101 by the close of business after hovering around $90 to $95 for most of the previous week.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
With temperatures hovering at a steady 4°C (39°F), any organism — or submersible — venturing into this zone must be strong enough to handle both the extreme cold and the massive hydrostatic force of the deep.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hovering
Verb
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The photos show a boat floating over a sea clouded with what the groups say is oil, which appears to be streaming out of a platform.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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His drive and floating feed to Zvonimir Ivišić was part of Illinois’ finishing spurt against Iowa.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Leaving either of those bare was a topic of discussion, Carney says; a trade-off between the goal of paying homage to Steinway’s legacy and getting enough hanging space.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At the same time, Marine units based in Japan are sailing toward the region, with additional Marines from California potentially following in the weeks ahead.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Contestants — 16 young, sexy singles primed for Instagram glory — mingle and couple up aboard a luxury yacht sailing the Mediterranean Sea.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Oceanside Lifeguard Division urged the public to use caution when entering the ocean, particularly when lifeguards are not on duty, and to avoid swimming alone.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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At those locations, sharks and people were found swimming together 97% of the time.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Brent crude futures for May delivery climbed to their near peak in the futures market Sunday evening, before drifting down to $113 on Monday.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Investors have grown more anxious about inflation, with Treasury yields rising and consumer surveys showing short‑term price expectations drifting upward.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Moon is gliding into your 3rd House of Discussions, encouraging thoughtful messages that show patience and explain your intentions for upcoming events.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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For Belinsky, the game still delivers the same rush — the feeling of gliding across the ice, the satisfaction of a clean shot, the bite of cold air filling his lungs.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Jones has played so well and has looked so poised, and the team has done such a solid job with him at the controls that there has been talk lately about a possible quarterback controversy brewing in the Bay Area.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hovering. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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