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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
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The kidneys filter uranium out of the blood and clear it from the body in urine, but some of that uranium hangs onto kidney cells and causes damage.
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Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
Pretoria’s memory of large-scale unrest in July 2021 — when looting and arson left hundreds dead and billions in damage — hangs over the preparations, shaping how officials and businesses are responding.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Weekend hangs require pieces that are comfy and easy to pop on—and that’s where an airy eyelet top and loose jeans come in.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 June 2026
This linen maxi dress hangs from your shoulders on two adjustable straps.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Dead hangs build grip strength, shoulder mobility, and core endurance, which can support posture, daily function, and healthy aging.
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Christa Sgobba,
Health,
24 June 2026
The receiver hangs by its silver cord, swaying slightly in the wake of someone passing by.
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Ashley Andreou,
STAT,
22 June 2026
Its stock exposure can sit at nought or at full, so its behaviour in a sharp fall hangs entirely on whether BAILA reads the danger in time.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Scroll for our top picks, then add them to your cart while the weather is still primed for summer hangs.
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Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
There’s ample space for outdoor hangs and a couple of fire pits for staying warm on cool coastal nights.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Plus, improving the endurance of the muscles worked in dead hangs can help better your posture for everything from sitting to walking to running.
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Christa Sgobba,
Health,
24 June 2026
Around folding tables holding chessboards, mahjong sets and stacks of cards, people in their 20s and 30s are choosing slow, screen-free hangs over another night at the bar.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
Planks are considered isometric exercises, meaning the position remains static (another example is a wall sits or dead hangs).
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Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Just above the front door and beneath a surviving Sparkletts sign hangs the tilework that Gebhard and Winter enjoyed.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The kidneys filter uranium out of the blood and clear it from the body in urine, but some of that uranium hangs onto kidney cells and causes damage.
—
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
Pretoria’s memory of large-scale unrest in July 2021 — when looting and arson left hundreds dead and billions in damage — hangs over the preparations, shaping how officials and businesses are responding.
—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Weekend hangs require pieces that are comfy and easy to pop on—and that’s where an airy eyelet top and loose jeans come in.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 June 2026
This linen maxi dress hangs from your shoulders on two adjustable straps.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Dead hangs build grip strength, shoulder mobility, and core endurance, which can support posture, daily function, and healthy aging.
—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
24 June 2026
The receiver hangs by its silver cord, swaying slightly in the wake of someone passing by.
—
Ashley Andreou,
STAT,
22 June 2026
Its stock exposure can sit at nought or at full, so its behaviour in a sharp fall hangs entirely on whether BAILA reads the danger in time.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
The breathable fabric blend and slip-on style are perfect for beach hangs and city explorations alike, and help to wick away sweat throughout the day.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Scroll for our top picks, then add them to your cart while the weather is still primed for summer hangs.
—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
There’s ample space for outdoor hangs and a couple of fire pits for staying warm on cool coastal nights.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Plus, improving the endurance of the muscles worked in dead hangs can help better your posture for everything from sitting to walking to running.
—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
24 June 2026
Around folding tables holding chessboards, mahjong sets and stacks of cards, people in their 20s and 30s are choosing slow, screen-free hangs over another night at the bar.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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
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
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.
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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.
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From there, the workup depends on what a doctor finds.
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The results showed that under specific conditions, the generation of free electric charges in the active layer of the solar cell depends heavily on the electric field in the organic semiconductor material.
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Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.
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The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.
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As a result, Skywalkers hovers between a sense of constant performance and disarming immediacy — the latter generally during the many vertigo-inducing drone shots of Ivan and Angela’s hair-raising accomplishments.
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Their water content hovers around 16%, and butter is made up of 1-4% vitamins, minerals, lactose and protein.
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The authority of a judicial opinion rests not merely on its logic but on the accountability of the judge who signs it.
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Nietzsche says somewhere that the illusion of willpower rests on our tendency to identify with the part of our soul that commands, not the part that obeys.
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There’s the famous falls, the honeymoon hotels and a viticultural focus on ice wine—a syrupy elixir produced in frigid temperatures (how Canadian).
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Still, twenty-nine people have died up there in the past two decades, often from falls.
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But the blueness of these districts does mean that the socialists will get elected and likely survive when the pendulum swings back to the Republicans.
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The map introduces the armored Oni, which swings a spiked kanabō, plus Scorched Zombies and fiery Hellhounds tied to its lava-field hazards.
Verb
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There is no scrapeable archive of how to grasp a wet cup, unload a box that sags in the middle, fold a towel, or help an older adult out of a chair.
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As a result, the tournament typically sags in the middle, as neither comes close to losing.
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“Hangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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