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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
Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
According to several sources in Burnet County, an oak branch hung over the entrance of the cave during the Civil War.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
For a beginner-friendly choice for those just starting to get a hang of their paddle, try Chattanooga Guided Adventures, where routes are designed to tour through placid sections in the river and enthusiastic and knowledgable guides help with set-up and safety at every step of the way.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
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So hang the stockings and the paint cans — and don't forget to lock the doors.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
According to several sources in Burnet County, an oak branch hung over the entrance of the cave during the Civil War.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
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Despite my reservations about another one-on-one hang after declaring group hangs my thing post-Timeleft, spending time with Ariana was effortless and renewed my hope for the apps.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
For a beginner-friendly choice for those just starting to get a hang of their paddle, try Chattanooga Guided Adventures, where routes are designed to tour through placid sections in the river and enthusiastic and knowledgable guides help with set-up and safety at every step of the way.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang
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The Broncos at that point had swung and missed at every bullet point of the game plan.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Miragaia likely swung its tail to drive off predators, and perhaps cause rivals to back down, rather than trying to strike potential threats.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Corbet was fascinated by the ways that an average person, trapped by sudden celebrity, might both buckle under pressure from the public and come to depend on it.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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The nutrition in sourdough bread can vary depending on the type of flour and other ingredients used and the preparation method.Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Both dryness and over-watering can cause the plant to droop and the leaves to fall off.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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If the leaves are also drooping, that’s often a sign that the plant needs water.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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Temperatures in the city hovered around the upper-30s on Friday, with a major drop in the forecast predicted for the weekend.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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As the player hovers over these poker hands, the game explains what types of cards the player would need in order to play certain hands.Jay Peters, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
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Scandia, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, provides a haven for older adults seeking freedom and community.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Lewis will star in the new series Murder Before Evensong, based on the bestselling novel by the Reverend Richard Coles, TVLine has learned.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 19 Dec. 2024
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Here, a bottle of vermouth takes a dip with soda water, frozen fruit, and orange and lemon juice, yielding a luscious, sweet sangria.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 2024
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Brought this dip to a couple of parties and people liked it.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Like others, Murphy also perhaps tried to do too much to pick up the slack for a slumping offense.David O'Brien, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lakers star LeBron James missed his first game of the season due to injury, so others needed to pick up the slack.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Her look was completed with black open-toe heels, a matching clutch and dangling diamond earrings.Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Yes, the dangling air fresheners for cars can also be used on your tree.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Hang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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