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as in dangles
to place on an elevated point without support from below
hang your coats on the coat rack in the hall
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as in droops
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
as they neared the end of the long, hard march all but the most hardy were hanging, and some could barely put one foot in front of the other
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as in hovers
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
hanging just above the horizon was a little pink cloud
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as in rests
to find a basis
that's very slim evidence upon which to hang a theory
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as in falls
a downward slope
proceeded carefully on snowshoes down the steep hang
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Recent Examples of hangs
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Another homage to the locale is the 16-foot macramé owl that hangs behind the reception desk, as both macramé and owls are symbolic of mid-century modern design.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Her sweater still hangs from the back of a kitchen chair.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
In the corner of the women’s analysis room, to the left of the projector, hangs a framed print that shows, down the years, the club badges of the sides to win each season’s WSL title.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The team’s 2007 Stanley Cup banner proudly hangs from the rafters, a reminder of Anaheim’s status as an unlikely hockey town.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Although Assad is gone, the specter of chemical weapons still hangs over Syria.
—Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
However, ongoing litigation hangs a cloud over their worth.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
In the 30-second clip, Bey — dressed in an all-white outfit of cowboy hat, furry jacket and boots — steps into a snowy landscape and hangs an ornament on a locationally appropriate cactus in lieu of a Christmas tree.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dead hangs and pilates are top trending routines on TikTok.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Another homage to the locale is the 16-foot macramé owl that hangs behind the reception desk, as both macramé and owls are symbolic of mid-century modern design.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Her sweater still hangs from the back of a kitchen chair.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
In the corner of the women’s analysis room, to the left of the projector, hangs a framed print that shows, down the years, the club badges of the sides to win each season’s WSL title.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The team’s 2007 Stanley Cup banner proudly hangs from the rafters, a reminder of Anaheim’s status as an unlikely hockey town.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Although Assad is gone, the specter of chemical weapons still hangs over Syria.
—Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
However, ongoing litigation hangs a cloud over their worth.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
In the 30-second clip, Bey — dressed in an all-white outfit of cowboy hat, furry jacket and boots — steps into a snowy landscape and hangs an ornament on a locationally appropriate cactus in lieu of a Christmas tree.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs
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At its core, this skill depends on self-awareness as the first step in leading with authenticity and empathy.William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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The length of the illness depends on the severity of the ill person's symptoms, but is generally comparable to the flu.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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The town hovers high above the Española valley, on a handsome mesa called the Pajarito Plateau.Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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Tumi Alpha Bravo Expedition Flap Backpack While most Tumi luggage hovers around 20 percent off during its after-Christmas sale, the Alpha Bravo Expedition Flap Backpack is a whopping 40 percent off.Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Role of Leadership in Cybersecurity In today’s business environment, the responsibility for cybersecurity rests squarely with leadership.Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Located 50 minutes away from Rome and perched on ancient hilltops that are 700 meters above sea level, the property rests on eight hectares of land.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The site may be gone, but the breached data floats around the dark web.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
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Singers and dancers, marching bands, horseback riders, and floats from communities, organizations and corporations passed an appreciative audience.Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The homeowners had a hard time keeping fans from attempting their own pizza tosses or trying to sneak dips in the iconic backyard pool.CBS News, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
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The homeowners had a hard time keeping fans from attempting their own pizza tosses or trying to sneak dips in the iconic backyard pool.CBS News, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Hangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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