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as in bowing
bending downward or forward
hanging branches blocked our way for a good part of the trail
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as in downhill
a downward slope
with a steep hanging like that, the roofers can't be too careful
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as in swinging
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 drooping
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 hovering
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 basing
to find a basis
that's very slim evidence upon which to hang a theory
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Recent Examples of hanging
Kj Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2022
Believe it or not, many modern garment bags come with extra storage features for things like laptops, shoes, and non-hanging clothes.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2022
Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The tools are made from durable stainless steel, feature ergonomic grips, and come with handy hanging rings for easy storage.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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There’s also a storage drawer for small, non-hanging items.
—Kj Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2022
Believe it or not, many modern garment bags come with extra storage features for things like laptops, shoes, and non-hanging clothes.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2022
Noun
In every residence, the kitchens, often considered the heart of the home, feature breakfast nooks with banquettes for casual hanging; meanwhile, the formal living rooms have easy, open access to the dining room, which are perfect for those who love to entertain.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The tools are made from durable stainless steel, feature ergonomic grips, and come with handy hanging rings for easy storage.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging
Noun
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Saturday’s World Cup finals downhill race was called off due to windy conditions, and Macuga took a DNF in Sunday’s Super-G—another career first.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Girdwood, known as Alaska's skiing capital, is home to Alyeska Resort, a popular destination for downhill skiing and snowboarding with breathtaking views of Turnagain Arm.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The house, with Mardis Gras beads dangling from the trees and original fireplaces in both front rooms, is as much a part of the experience as hot sauce on an oyster.—
Kathleen Purvis,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2025
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This is easier than trying to check off items on a sticky note that’s, for example, dangling on your computer screen.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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That potential addition could still come to town as early as Day 1 of the draft, depending on how the board plays out.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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This could be the deepest position on the team depending on how one views Stevenson and Smith — and the person whose opinion may matter most there is Allen, and possibly new defensive backs coach Al Harris.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The chance for precipitation is hovering around 60% as of Saturday morning and rainfall amounts are expected to reach between a tenth and quarter of an inch, the forecast shows.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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To the north, Canada also slipped down the ladder but remains well ahead of the US, coming in at 18 after hovering around 15 for the last few years.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Your Elliott is stretching in particular ways or doing dip; how much of that was in the script?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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The honey mustard sauce works well as both a sauce for the chicken and a dip for the fries.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Within the past few days, San Francisco Bay has also seen an increase in sightings of dead gray whales, beginning with a female gray whale that was first reported floating near Alcatraz Island on March 29.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Don’t really care about awards, but sense some irony or hypocrisy floating around.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The composer also added synths to his orchestral score, as well as bowed metal, where a violin bow is rubbed against metal instruments like a cowbell or a Vibraphone, for when Roz has a particularly intense feeling.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
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Jeremy Strong forwent a classic suit and tie in favor of a bowed necktie, giving his tailored look the perfect dash of whimsy.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
17 June 2024
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The vibrant and always-bustling Classic City of Athens, Georgia is now home to two new boutique hotels, both of which made their debut this winter—just in time for the University of Georgia’s graduation and the upcoming fall football season.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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On the heels of a new memoir and ahead of a new album, Neko Case has announced an extensive fall tour.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Hanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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