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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Size and Placement Many of the trees on this list come in a size range of 4 to 12 feet, with the most popular picks hovering somewhere between 6 and 7.5 feet.
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Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
From a height of 200,000 people in 1960, Flint's population has dropped 60 percent and today hovers around 80,000.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The three beings then beamed her to their spaceship hovering nearby, performed experiments on her, and then returned her to her bedroom.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
Catherine falls to the floor; Stephen hovers with a paring knife.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
From a height of 200,000 people in 1960, Flint's population has dropped 60 percent and today hovers around 80,000.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The three beings then beamed her to their spaceship hovering nearby, performed experiments on her, and then returned her to her bedroom.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
Catherine falls to the floor; Stephen hovers with a paring knife.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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While the dances continued around the garden pavilion, snatches of both English and Spanish conversations floated through the growing crowd.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Rumors of Vonn’s return have been floating since October after she was spotted training in Austria.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego sailed to victory on election night, winning a second and final term serving the nation's fifth largest city of 1.6 million residents.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The arrow sailed completely through the deer, hitting both lungs on the way.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2024
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But, as usual, opponents are swimming against the tide of public opinion.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Pesto is expected to start swimming with other king penguin chicks when the molting process is done.Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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This oil-free, medium-coverage foundation glides effortlessly over fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture, offering a seamless, natural look that doesn’t settle or crease—even after hours of wear.Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
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The cooling roller seamlessly glides across the skin, providing a relaxing massage while reducing swelling.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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The small projector lives on any nightstand or table, casting a slowly drifting sky of stars across the ceiling and walls.Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Piano arpeggios drift in on the soundtrack, suggesting something lighter and more accepting even as the music flirts with atonality.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Hover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hover. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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