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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
Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2022
One such trip for Buttigieg happens to be to New Hampshire Monday to do two hanging-curveball events—one on expanding commuter rail, the other on money in the infrastructure bill to improve the Manchester mill yard.
—Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 13 Dec. 2021
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Those in cities swapped figurines, wall hangings, and other crafts.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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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
One such trip for Buttigieg happens to be to New Hampshire Monday to do two hanging-curveball events—one on expanding commuter rail, the other on money in the infrastructure bill to improve the Manchester mill yard.
—Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 13 Dec. 2021
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Activities and Experiences Guests can participate in on-site experiences, including sunrise meditation and yoga, lotus petal folding art, mango tasting, chime hanging, and campfire gatherings.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Those in cities swapped figurines, wall hangings, and other crafts.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging
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When the 40-year-old took to the Birds of Prey course Wednesday as a forerunner on the first day of downhill training, everything felt right in her world.The Vail Daily, The Denver Post, 12 Dec. 2024
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Brooks Women's Crossback 2.0 Sports Bra $65 $45 at Amazon A good sports bra is so important for downhill skiing (hello, moguls!).Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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The host of the evening, comedian Nikki Glaser, stunned on the red carpet in a strapless brown dress with a rose detail on the hip, topping off the look with dangling earrings and brown heels.Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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One look featured a black dress with a faux turtleneck, a leather jacket, dangling diamond earrings and a black, bedazzled Yves Saint Laurent purse slung around her side.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Thriving in 2025 means no longer depending on just one job.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Yet history can be a platform or an anchor, depending on your point of view.Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Countless people have reported mysterious hovering objects dotting the night skies and posted blurred images — a white light, a black background — on social media.Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Gone are the days when connecting with others meant hovering awkwardly around a plate of sweating cheese cubes, or trying to fit your whole name on a too-small name tag.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Paps snapped the new couple looking cozy in a natural looking pool surrounded by foliage, taking a dip, then grabbing a bite.Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Work in the shade and dip roots frequently in a bucket of water to keep them from drying out.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
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Who are some realistic targets Ottawa could acquire and/or what are some names floating around as potential acquisitions?Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Known for documenting her experiences on over 60 cruises, her journey aboard Global Mercy showcased a stark contrast to her usual floating escapes—and revealed how cruise ship design and operations underpin this vital humanitarian effort.David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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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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Since this fall, Dan Rabilwongse, a Thai chef who’d worked at Tsubaki, has been operating the nearby, high-energy Budonoki (654 Virgil Ave.), whose neo-noir interiors are out of a Nicolas Winding Refn production.Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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And this fall, ESPN is launching another standalone streaming service, with the internal project name of Flagship, that will mirror its cable channels.Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Hanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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