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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
Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 1 Feb. 2025
Instead, self-adhesive is available that’s designed specifically for damage-free hanging of decorations.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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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
Noun
House Republican leadership has defied a 2022 law requiring the hanging of a formal plaque on the US Capitol grounds to honor police heroes who saved the Capitol and Congress from the attack.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 1 Feb. 2025
Instead, self-adhesive is available that’s designed specifically for damage-free hanging of decorations.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging
Noun
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Saturday’s World Cup finals downhill race was called off due to windy conditions, and Macuga took a DNF in Sunday’s Super-G—another career first.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Girdwood, known as Alaska's skiing capital, is home to Alyeska Resort, a popular destination for downhill skiing and snowboarding with breathtaking views of Turnagain Arm.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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American’s logo was an upside-down American flag—both an SOS signal of distress and a statement of opposition, depending on who’s using it.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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Thriving in 2025 means no longer depending on just one job.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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
Noun
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To suss them out, skywatchers stay hypervigilant for any one-off dip in starlight when a rogue planet crosses serendipitously in front of a star.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Since rolling out his plans for tariffs, consumer confidence has gone down and the stock market has experienced notable dips.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With countless feats of jaw-dropping acrobatics including aerial acts swinging from chandeliers and floating over the audience, Corteo’s mesmerising stunts will wow audiences once again.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
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
Noun
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Teagan Wy, 20, came up big throughout the U-20 Women’s World Cup last fall and trained with the USWNT as part of Hayes’ Futures Camp in January.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Its enrollment is growing, topping 43,000 last fall, an increase of more than 11,000 students since 2015-16.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Hanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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