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
The population hovers at just over 200.
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John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
Mark Bezos—Jeff’s brother—hovers around the bar.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe,
STAT,
21 May 2026
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hovers
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This time the fly lands just above the spot and floats its way down.
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When the tank is full, the robot automatically floats to the surface and parks itself in a corner of the pool for emptying, which is a breeze thanks to a pop-out basket.
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Star of the Seas still sails out of Port Canaveral, housing guests on what is tied for the title of world’s largest cruise ship.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Between capitals, the ship glides through Austria’s wine country, with family winery visits and Melk Abbey structuring the scenic stretches.
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The body then glides over the top of the windshield and starts flipping through the air over the roof.
Verb
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Guests will hear brakes each time the vehicle drifts or turns.
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In the excerpt, a character drifts through each scene shown with what seems like shellshock on his face, as the show’s sensory overload of action happens all around him.
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“Hovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hovers. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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