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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
Carrie Johnson, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026 Toronto countered with two in the third when Davis Schneider walked and Guerrero crushed a hanging changeup 430 feet to center for his second homer this season. —CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 The survey also reveals how consumers are taking steps to help extend the life of their clothes at home by hang drying, using the delicate cycle, treating stains and wearing and washing garments less. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang
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Mar-a-Lago case hangs over decision Historian Timothy Naftali said the Florida case explains a lot about the White House's approach to the records law. —Carrie Johnson, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026 Toronto countered with two in the third when Davis Schneider walked and Guerrero crushed a hanging changeup 430 feet to center for his second homer this season. —CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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That kind of flexibility leads to spontaneous nights where what started off as an intimate hang expands into an all-out party. —Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 The survey also reveals how consumers are taking steps to help extend the life of their clothes at home by hang drying, using the delicate cycle, treating stains and wearing and washing garments less. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang
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The game swung on these knife-edge moments, but the actual performance levels were similar from both teams.— Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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But as the ball swung around the perimeter, opportunities arose for the likes of Dosunmu and McDaniels to crack the paint off the bounce.— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
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The expectation is that two new signings in that position will arrive, but the identities depend on the blend.— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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The longer the strait remains closed, the deeper the energy crisis will cut, particularly across Asia, which depends heavily on Gulf oil exports.— Desiree Adib, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Renowned for its extended bloom period, this lovely flower boasts daisy-like blossoms with prominent orange-brown centers and drooping lavender-purple petals.— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
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Too little water and the plants may droop and fail to bloom.— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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Throughout most of human history, average life expectancy at birth hovered somewhere in the mid‑20s.— Ken Dychtwald, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by the way a cloud drifts on to hover over somewhere new, head chef Jens Madsen creates a seasonal menu, dedicating each year to the flavors of a specific region.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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In the early days of the company, which was based in Connecticut, the family lived in a trailer in West Hartford.— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.— Mark Cooper, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Expect a dip in humidity by Monday afternoon, which will help temperatures rise, along with southwest winds.— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Only Rivian, Audi and Land Rover saw bigger dips.— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Obviously this team’s problems go deeper than the starting pitching, and several key offensive performers need to pick up the slack, but if the starters can settle down and start stringing some quality outings together, the Red Sox should be in good shape once the calendar turns to May.— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop more slacks inspired by celebrities below.— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
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For accessories, Hathaway wore a set of pink gold Bulgari jewels, including a sparkly wrap bracelet, dangling earrings, and a red cocktail ring, according to InStyle.— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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So why not dangle the enticing prospect of higher returns to these novice investors?— Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Hang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/hang. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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