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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
Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
The space that allows the mammals to fly and hang cost nearly $17,000.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
It's laid back enough for a casual Saturday-afternoon hang but can morph into an intimate date-night spot when the lights lower at sundown and votive candles flicker atop each table.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
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And finally… watch that window The transfer window doesn’t close until September 1, a day after Gameweek 3 ends, which means a lot of uncertainty still hangs over many popular FPL picks.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
The space that allows the mammals to fly and hang cost nearly $17,000.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2025
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Join in on the hang 10 culture by taking a surf lesson with a local outfitter like the Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy or Surfin’ NSB.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
It's laid back enough for a casual Saturday-afternoon hang but can morph into an intimate date-night spot when the lights lower at sundown and votive candles flicker atop each table.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
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Kate Middleton and Emily Ratajkowski have also been spotted in them, which speaks volumes—these sneakers can swing from royalty to off-duty supermodels without missing a beat.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Aug. 2025
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The bitcoin price and crypto market has swung wildly in recent weeks as traders try to position for the Federal Reserve to resume interest rate cuts next month—with lower rates supportive of risk assets such as bitcoin, ethereum, XRP and other cryptocurrencies.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Two decades later, how Katrina has redefined New Orleans often depends where in the city one asks.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Its flavor and heat level vary depending on the type and number of chiles used, but a little goes a long way.—
CAROLE KOTKIN,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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The flags that ring the Washington Monument's base are drooping and listless.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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The genus name Casuarina is derived from cassowary, a Malay word for a flightless tropical bird whose drooping feathers are matched by the drooping foliage of the she oak.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median employee tenure in US industries hovers around 3.9 years, while voluntary quits remain persistently high.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Highs will likely reach up to 102 degrees Thursday and Friday in the city, with temperatures hovering near the century mark across the region through the weekend.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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May or may not be available based on service address.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Over the same period, 1.9 million were adopted in what is a 1-percent dip on the previous year's figures, with canine adoptions dropping modestly from month to month.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Wealthy Americans are taking advantage of a dip in London’s luxury market, snapping up prime properties at prices far below their peak.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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Other donors are picking up the slack, including a $200 billion multi-year commitment from the Gates Foundation.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Fortunately, the Liberty still have their top scorer, Sabrina Ionescu (19.3 points per game), to pick up the slack.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Fans will quickly notice a hairy pirate leg dangling from a hammock near the bar and an animatronic green parrot named Rummy, who are both tied to the ride.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Fans of the attraction will spot a familiar sight—a pirate’s foot dangling from a hammock in the rafters, a nod to the beloved bridge-dwelling pirate that guests sail beneath on the ride.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Hang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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