as in to float
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 hover
The program’s revenues — which have hovered around $4 billion annually in recent years — go to support public transit, wildfire prevention, and housing, in addition to the high speed rail.
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Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Temperatures will be in the mid-90s on Friday, Sept 12, as heat index values hover around 99 degrees, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
One way or the other, the current mood doesn’t feel sustainable, and the Penguins can’t enter the season with this speculation hovering over their heads.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
YouTube also autoplays non-restricted content when users hover over the video while scrolling.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
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Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Temperatures will be in the mid-90s on Friday, Sept 12, as heat index values hover around 99 degrees, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
One way or the other, the current mood doesn’t feel sustainable, and the Penguins can’t enter the season with this speculation hovering over their heads.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
YouTube also autoplays non-restricted content when users hover over the video while scrolling.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hover
Verb
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This is not a wallowing cruiser that isolates the driver in a leather cocoon, floating along, not entirely sure where the front end is.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Another feature that’s worth highlighting is the 129 square-foot sleeping loft that can accommodate a bed, small nightstands, floating shelves, and even a houseplant or two.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, Thorne’s Netflix miniseries Adolescence became a global juggernaut, sailing to the top of streaming charts and sparking international conversation.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Intriguing itineraries to places such as Asia and the South Pacific, where Ritz-Carlton has not previously sailed.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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To avoid being swept away, swim parallel to the shore to exit a rip current.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fish and other large creatures swim freely, move against the current, and leave behind a trail of molecules.—
Katherine Bourzac,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Particularly when set to the Maybach-only suspension/powertrain calibration, the car just glides even over the horrible roads of Southern California.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The feeling of gliding through the water, along with the sense of flow and focus, keeps her coming back to the lanes.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
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Of growing closer to certain friends at certain times, and drifting away from others?—
Jane Ciabattari
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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For years, political speech in America has been drifting into darker territory.—
Marly Berlin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Hover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hover. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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