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as in to swing
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 to droop
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 to hover
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 dip
a downward slope
proceeded carefully on snowshoes down the steep hang
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as in slack
the extent to which something hangs or dips below a straight line
there's too much hang in the bunting on the parade float—nothing should be touching the ground
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Recent Examples of hang
Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Above that are hanging flowers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2025
Stone arches frame the sizable chef’s kitchen, and there’s a bar and billiards room for more casual, boozy hangs.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Turner also faced a scandal hanging over his campaign.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Above that are hanging flowers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Five-foot-10 and 170 pounds in his prime, Rondell was known for his daring diving, gymnastic and hang-gliding skills.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2025
Stone arches frame the sizable chef’s kitchen, and there’s a bar and billiards room for more casual, boozy hangs.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang
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For a locker room that’s been through a lot because the front office swung and missed on the worst quarterback trade in NFL history.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Busta also received an assist from Papoose and Joyner Lucas, all of them sharing lyrical wordplay and seamless tradeoffs as Busta swung between his trademark dichotomy of rapping to gruff bellowing.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The severity, healing and availability of Purdy’s toe will depend heavily on which toe is injured and what specific part of the toe got injured.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Prices range from $39,625 to $57,205 depending on model.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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To emphasize the sad state of affairs, Ilett updated his followers on another bad hair day from inside a running shower, his matted locks drooping to his cheekbones.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Young trees usually don’t require pruning, though older ones can be shaped for aesthetics to remove drooping limbs, says Simpson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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As for most of the tournament, Sinner’s first-serve percentage hovered around 50, and Auger-Aliassime took the initiative with flashing forehands and the bravery to go after his shots in baseline rallies.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the newfound in-state rivalry, a sense of nostalgia hovered over pregame activities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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This guide will give you the full scoop on when and how often to test soil, and provide soil testing tips for home and lab-based testing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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While the approach is based on science, the atmosphere is far from medicinal.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even as Nintendo has endlessly mined its classic consoles for nostalgic re-releases in recent decades, the company has seemed to completely ignore the existence of the Virtual Boy—its abortive 1990s dip into the world of early virtual reality.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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But there are some optimistic signs—traffic dips and sales declines are slowing, per Restaurant Dive, and Starbucks’s China business is also improving.—
Molly Liebergall,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The better team played better more frequently Sunday and finished things off in the fourth quarter, behind a defensive line that dominated New York and mostly new faces on offense that picked up the slack for Daniels and McLaurin.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pair it with denim shorts for a polished outfit on warmer days, or with slacks to the office.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The cucumber vines dangled over the stakes and cords.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the pictures, Jack sat back on a large cushion as his legs dangled on his father's shoulders.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Hang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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