as in to float
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 hover
After Freeland’s bombshell resignation and an approval rating hovering around 30%, here are some paths forward for the junior Trudeau.
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Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
On social media, viral videos from Temecula and Riverside appeared to show groups of lighted objects hovering in the sky.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
As a result, the aggregate unit hovered in the $18 Billion revenue range.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
There’s a certain irony in the fact that those on the celebrity circuit — who appear to hover above the mundanity and misery of cubicle working and employee dress codes — are embracing this staunch symbol of corporate professionalism.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
On social media, viral videos from Temecula and Riverside appeared to show groups of lighted objects hovering in the sky.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
As a result, the aggregate unit hovered in the $18 Billion revenue range.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
There’s a certain irony in the fact that those on the celebrity circuit — who appear to hover above the mundanity and misery of cubicle working and employee dress codes — are embracing this staunch symbol of corporate professionalism.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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After Belinda helped resort guest Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge) mourn the death of her father, Tanya floated the idea of financing Belinda's dreams of opening her own wellness business.Esther Kang, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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The federation floated names like former Cosmos and Diplomats coach Gordon Bradley, Rowdies head coach Eddie Firmani and college coaching legend Jerry Yeagley.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The incident was first noted at approximately 3 p.m. as Norwegian Epic was sailing from Ocho Rios, Jamaica en route to Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, Hwang Jun-ho is doing the same thing, sailing around trying to find the island to reunite with his brother (who is in fact, the Front Man).Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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But the findings could also have implications for fish themselves: As oceans warm, fish will have to expend more energy to swim and maintain their body temperature.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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As many as 20,000 whales can be spotted swimming offshore beginning in February.Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
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The creamy soft bubbles glide across your mouth to conclude in a refreshing tart apple finish.Liz Thach, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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In this festive flick, Sierra glides through the slopes of romance under the hospitality of a brooding lodge owner (Chord Overstreet) and his charming daughter (Olivia Perez).Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Some must drift in from dozens of miles away, from the San Pedro River, or the Gila, which both rivers drain toward.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Without this, agents might behave unpredictably or drift away from the initial requirements.Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Hover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hover. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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