as in to hang
to place on an elevated point without support from below
he dangled the string in front of the cat, hoping that it was in the mood for play
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Recent Examples of dangle
Meanwhile, his younger brother opted for a more casual look, donning a white tank top, jeans, a leather belt, and a dangling chain, just a month after attending the Dior Cruise Show in Los Angeles on May 13.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
This medieval village was built onto a cliff overlooking the sea, where you can get lost in the narrow lanes among crumbling buildings with laundry dangling on clotheslines.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
The breathtaking tiara features 19 diamond lover’s knot arches from which teardrop pearls dangle.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Her latest collection features pearl necklaces dangling with starfish and gold smiley faces studded with diamonds.
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Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
This medieval village was built onto a cliff overlooking the sea, where you can get lost in the narrow lanes among crumbling buildings with laundry dangling on clotheslines.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
The breathtaking tiara features 19 diamond lover’s knot arches from which teardrop pearls dangle.
—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Her latest collection features pearl necklaces dangling with starfish and gold smiley faces studded with diamonds.
—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangle
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This doesn't see three Li-ion battery packs all connected at once for long-range riding, but rather provides a downtube pack plus two spares in a cage hanging from the rear rack.
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For care, the brand recommends washing the set on a gentle cycle with cold water, then hanging it or laying it flat to air-dry.
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Beat a prime Holloway at 170, though, and the door swings back open to the paydays he's chased since the rematch became official.
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To the fans who have watched the Warriors swing and miss on free agents and various trade targets over the last few years, watching Simons sign with another team was painful.
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“Dangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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