tangs 1 of 2

plural of tang
as in hints
an almost imperceptible sign of something the young author's novel is surprisingly earnest, tackling its subject without the slightest tang of irony

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tangs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tang

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Noun
  • Unlike traditional candles that require an open flame, these lamps gently melt your favorite wax from the top down, filling your space with hints of Honeycrisp apple and vanilla pumpkin safely and efficiently.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
  • OpenAI’s actions also provide hints.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But over-protective matriarch Gladys Gibbes (Octavia Spencer) is a celebrity chef who clashes with Rachel.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Coerced into a conversion therapy program, Jared clashes with its hostile leader (Joel Edgerton), igniting a transformative journey of self-acceptance.
    Alex Gurley, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • But things get weird when Kamala sees flickers of zombie faces in the crowd.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Foster’s tenure had flickers of momentum.
    Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • During a season when even the most successful night of the year is marred by a devastating injury to the team’s best player, there are still glimmers of hope for the Dolphins.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Baker wisely doesn’t attempt to write entirely in Austen’s wry style, but glimmers do peek through.
    Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • With 300 locations or so now, Dave’s Hot Chicken still includes local touches with custom, graffiti-style art at each shop.
    Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Brashard Smith is also earning more touches in Kansas City, as many rookie backs have fantasy arrows pointing up.
    Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The train that rings Vesuvius makes its rounds as racehorses train along the shore.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
  • That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Tangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangs. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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