as in floats
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 hovers
Building on a recurring motif of witches, Woods has Emily and Sylvia lift off during a thunderstorm, soaring above the city skyline in a sequence that hovers between dream and fantasy.
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Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 June 2026
Bubblegum-pink parasols frame the infinity pool, which hovers over the private sandy beach and shows off views spanning all the way to the Lérins Islands.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Their water content hovers around 16%, and butter is made up of 1-4% vitamins, minerals, lactose and protein.
—Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Mark Bezos—Jeff’s brother—hovers around the bar.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
Astrology, a pursuit that hovers in the nebulous space between science and storytelling, is not exactly a robust academic field, and LaFaive had no scholarly studies of Goodman’s life or work to consult.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The secondary market for the first New York home game hovers around $4,000 and up for one seat on multiple sites including Gametime and Vivid Seats.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 June 2026
When the number of people who die in the hospital are exactly those that were expected to die, the ratio hovers around one.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
Average annual income hovers around $58,000, reflecting a shortage of high-wage opportunities.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 June 2026
Bubblegum-pink parasols frame the infinity pool, which hovers over the private sandy beach and shows off views spanning all the way to the Lérins Islands.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Their water content hovers around 16%, and butter is made up of 1-4% vitamins, minerals, lactose and protein.
—Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Mark Bezos—Jeff’s brother—hovers around the bar.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
Astrology, a pursuit that hovers in the nebulous space between science and storytelling, is not exactly a robust academic field, and LaFaive had no scholarly studies of Goodman’s life or work to consult.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The secondary market for the first New York home game hovers around $4,000 and up for one seat on multiple sites including Gametime and Vivid Seats.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 June 2026
When the number of people who die in the hospital are exactly those that were expected to die, the ratio hovers around one.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
Average annual income hovers around $58,000, reflecting a shortage of high-wage opportunities.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hovers
Verb
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People hold their phones up to improve their views of the parade floats on Maiden Lane and Broadway.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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As if value just floats in thin air and evil aldermen are firing bazookas in its saintly direction.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Verb
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As the ship sails the Antarctic Peninsula, passengers go on excursions, such as taking a Zodiac or kayaking, to view wildlife and immerse themselves in nature.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Before the quartet of late November and December holiday sailings begins, the ship sails an almost identical route along the Seine between March and November.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Some of them have commanded many millions at auction, like 1972’s Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), showing a man looking into the pool as another man swims underwater to the edge.—
Devorah Lauter for ARTNews,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Speaking in a new interview with Today, published Wednesday, May 27, Michigan resident Betty Morris, who turned 101 on May 13 and still drives and swims daily, revealed her top four tips for longevity.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The body then glides over the top of the windshield and starts flipping through the air over the roof.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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Directed by Child and filmed in Whack’s hometown of Philadelphia, the song’s black-and-white visuals transform familiar city streets into a monochrome maze where Whack glides through scenes with the oozing confidence of someone ready to reclaim her narrative.—
Sophie Miller,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Romantic Venus drifts through your 12th House of Solitude and Healing, forming a sextile to radical Uranus in your 10th House of Career, so private reflection can shape bold improvements.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Many spots in Bali do these well, but The Seed fully embraces the pleasure of showering beneath open skies while warm evening air drifts through tropical greenery.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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