as in floating
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
claimed that the UFO hovered a moment, then spun off into space at incredible speed
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Recent Examples of hovering
Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Nvidia is hovering near its all-time closing high late Friday.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Behind a curtain, label reps were hovering over some after-party snacks.
—Holden Seidlitz, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Tesla stock was hovering around $30 per share in January 2020.
—Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2024
Infrastructure Recent polling has shown trust in government hovering at historically low levels and stark partisan divides in views of election integrity.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent polling has shown trust in government hovering at historically low levels and stark partisan divides in views of election integrity.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
It was built on four circles that granted unobstructed views of the towering San Jacinto Mountains behind it and the Las Palmas neighborhood in front, which were framed in curved windows that made the home appear like a spacecraft hovering above the sand.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
On the theatrical side of the business, Lee said that the industry looks back at 2019 as the peak year for theater attendance in Korea, with the current figure now hovering at 60% of that volume.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
There’s a sickness hovering over Tulare County‘s dairy industry.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Nvidia is hovering near its all-time closing high late Friday.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Behind a curtain, label reps were hovering over some after-party snacks.
—Holden Seidlitz, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Tesla stock was hovering around $30 per share in January 2020.
—Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2024
Infrastructure Recent polling has shown trust in government hovering at historically low levels and stark partisan divides in views of election integrity.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent polling has shown trust in government hovering at historically low levels and stark partisan divides in views of election integrity.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
It was built on four circles that granted unobstructed views of the towering San Jacinto Mountains behind it and the Las Palmas neighborhood in front, which were framed in curved windows that made the home appear like a spacecraft hovering above the sand.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
On the theatrical side of the business, Lee said that the industry looks back at 2019 as the peak year for theater attendance in Korea, with the current figure now hovering at 60% of that volume.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hovering
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Meanwhile, a floating gigantic moon added a stunning element, moving across the arena and enhancing the celestial theme.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Today, with so much misinformation floating around, even this simple act of caring comes with the extra step of verification.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The neutral material keeps it from looking like an eye sore and can be expanded for more hanging space as needed.Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2024
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This playful hanging figure will give your trick-or-treaters and guests a laugh instead of a fright.Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2023
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Existing hypersonic systems primarily rely on glide bodies, which are launched to high altitudes and speeds by rockets before gliding back down.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Eye-catching new vessels, from luxury liners gliding through the Caribbean and Mediterranean to expedition ships exploring remote polar regions, offer something for nearly every type of traveler.David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Her poised and Venusian demeanor, along with her lack of a filter, reflects this Earth sign's grace and brutally honest persona.Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
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Very calm, very poised, direct, but has a massive care factor.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Hovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hovering. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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