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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
Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
The tree hangs over a fence that is used by squirrels (and an occasional rat) running between yards.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
An ominous cloud hangs over Vahidi, as several of his predecessors were assassinated by the US and Israel – including Qasem Soleimani, the former commander of the Quds Force.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Lorca’s ghost hangs heavy over the film, and his poetry doesn’t always translate (at the Cannes press screening, even the French and English subtitles often seemed at odds with one another).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Warm summer nights are made for backyard dinners and poolside hangs — not swatting flies away from your burger every five seconds.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Intricate details of both spacecraft stages, down to some individual rivets, can be seen along the spacecraft hulls, while Earth hangs humbly in the background on the bottom half of the frame.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 May 2026
The fight that never happened between Rousey and Cyborg in their primes still hangs over both careers, and tonight's result didn't change that.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
There are a handful of absolutely necessary travel items on sale like a toiletry bag that conveniently hangs to see all your toiletries at once for just $21 or a universal power adapter that works in over 200 countries and is on sale for $23.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Try them with athletic shorts to channel a cool, eclectic vibe that’s perfect for off-duty hangs.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
These spaces feature folding hull doors that open out into terraces, creating another spot for waterside hangs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
To round it all out, add a fire pit that brings everyone together once the sun goes down for everything from s’mores to late-night hangs.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Planks are considered isometric exercises, meaning the position remains static (another example is a wall sits or dead hangs).
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Wear them from daytime errands to nighttime hangs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Best Top and Sweater Deals ‘Tis the season for cute, cozy sweaters and tops that work for both casual hangs and holiday outings.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
An oversized chandelier hangs at the center of the space, where a glass overlook from the second floor looks down into the entry.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
The tree hangs over a fence that is used by squirrels (and an occasional rat) running between yards.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
An ominous cloud hangs over Vahidi, as several of his predecessors were assassinated by the US and Israel – including Qasem Soleimani, the former commander of the Quds Force.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Lorca’s ghost hangs heavy over the film, and his poetry doesn’t always translate (at the Cannes press screening, even the French and English subtitles often seemed at odds with one another).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Warm summer nights are made for backyard dinners and poolside hangs — not swatting flies away from your burger every five seconds.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Intricate details of both spacecraft stages, down to some individual rivets, can be seen along the spacecraft hulls, while Earth hangs humbly in the background on the bottom half of the frame.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 May 2026
The fight that never happened between Rousey and Cyborg in their primes still hangs over both careers, and tonight's result didn't change that.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
There are a handful of absolutely necessary travel items on sale like a toiletry bag that conveniently hangs to see all your toiletries at once for just $21 or a universal power adapter that works in over 200 countries and is on sale for $23.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Noun
In its announcement Thursday, the Lucas has revealed the thematic compositions of the majority of these galleries, which range from focuses on specific artists to medium-specific hangs.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Try them with athletic shorts to channel a cool, eclectic vibe that’s perfect for off-duty hangs.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
These spaces feature folding hull doors that open out into terraces, creating another spot for waterside hangs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
To round it all out, add a fire pit that brings everyone together once the sun goes down for everything from s’mores to late-night hangs.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Planks are considered isometric exercises, meaning the position remains static (another example is a wall sits or dead hangs).
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Wear them from daytime errands to nighttime hangs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Best Top and Sweater Deals ‘Tis the season for cute, cozy sweaters and tops that work for both casual hangs and holiday outings.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs
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The nationalist’s election defeat is extending a historic rally in Hungary’s bond market as Magyar dangles the prospect of euro adoption.—
Jonathan Tirone,
Bloomberg,
16 Apr. 2026
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And the dock with the sign dangles off a 100-foot cliff, waiting for a refill that climatologists say will likely never come.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Of course, that also greatly depends on being fortunate in the health department.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The work may also support future quantum-secure communication networks, where strong encryption depends heavily on high-quality random numbers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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Four months after its publication, the book, in its ninth printing, still hovers near the top of the rankings.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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When the number of people who die in the hospital are exactly those that were expected to die, the ratio hovers around one.—
Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe,
STAT,
21 May 2026
Verb
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However, sometimes birds are still able to peck through, pull fruit off, or even slip underneath when the netting rests directly on the branches.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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Most of the sleep case rests on the broader slow-breathing research base.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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Over the years, many climbing injuries and deaths have occurred on the traverse between the high camp and Denali Pass, mainly resulting from unprotected falls, according to the park.—
Becky Bohrer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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If falls happen at night during bathroom trips, consider a bedside commode.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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DeGrom threw Neto a first-pitch fastball over the middle and Neto, who often swings at the first pitch, hammered it.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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When Bz points north, Earth’s field resists it; when Bz swings south, the two fields connect, allowing plasma to stream in.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The roof flakes, the porch sags.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Their constant companion in the campaign is the Amazona 180 bag that made its debut on the Loewe runway last October, a slouchy, one-handle style that sags open when left unzipped.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Hangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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