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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
Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
The one that hangs above his bed shows a Russian warship sinking into the Black Sea.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
That’s because the threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan hangs over its head like a sword of Damocles.
—John Dorfman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
In an ornate golden frame behind him hangs a painting of the city’s green space from a bygone era.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Arched lattice panels screen the area and serve as the walls, while a wooden chandelier hangs from branches that stretch overhead, forming the ceiling and adding ambience at night.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The threat of steep fines and felony counts hangs over almost every aspect of an already long and arduous process.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
The smell of diesel hangs thick in the air during the popular tractor pull competition.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
The mug shot itself in fact, hangs outside of the Oval Office.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
In the sleeping quarters, A 20th-century textile dyed with persimmons hangs above the bed, which is dressed with Città linens and a piece of Nishijin silk from Kimono Hojo.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
The one that hangs above his bed shows a Russian warship sinking into the Black Sea.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
That’s because the threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan hangs over its head like a sword of Damocles.
—John Dorfman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
In an ornate golden frame behind him hangs a painting of the city’s green space from a bygone era.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Arched lattice panels screen the area and serve as the walls, while a wooden chandelier hangs from branches that stretch overhead, forming the ceiling and adding ambience at night.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The threat of steep fines and felony counts hangs over almost every aspect of an already long and arduous process.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
The smell of diesel hangs thick in the air during the popular tractor pull competition.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
The mug shot itself in fact, hangs outside of the Oval Office.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs
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Treatment depends on the underlying cause and individual case.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
16 Mar. 2025
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Their appearance depends on the underlying cause and can vary by person.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
16 Mar. 2025
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The square exhibit hall hovers 40 feet above the ground, its weight supported by five pillars representing the five branches of the military.—
Jason Allen,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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At its height some 100,000 people called it home; the population now hovers around 36,000.—
Jim Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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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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Hiking here rewards you with panoramic views of the coastline, where hawks circle overhead and the scent of sagebrush floats on the breeze.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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The mystical power of music floats through these and so many other movies close to our hearts.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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And Riley and Harris needed big finishes to keep their OPS dips from exceeding 100 points.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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And Riley and Harris needed big finishes to keep their OPS dips from exceeding 100 points.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Hangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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