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 unemployment rate is hovering at just over 4%, and employers have added a solid number of jobs each month.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Health inspectors found a couple of flies hovering inside the main kitchen area, as well as food boxes stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Over the years, the percentage of transactions conducted in cash has significantly dropped, with the average estimate now hovering around 20 percent.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The purchase is worth around $509 million at current market prices, with Bitcoin hovering around $108,000.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 28 May 2025
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Health inspectors found a couple of flies hovering inside the main kitchen area, as well as food boxes stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Over the years, the percentage of transactions conducted in cash has significantly dropped, with the average estimate now hovering around 20 percent.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The purchase is worth around $509 million at current market prices, with Bitcoin hovering around $108,000.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hover
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Bongino updated Fox News host Sean Hannity on the investigation into the Epstein file as conspiracies continue to float that he was murdered in prison.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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The smell of fresh doughnuts, floating like gorgeous golden life preservers in the shimmering fat of the fryer, hits you in the parking lot.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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It was supposed to head south to refuel in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, before heading out of New York Harbor and was never meant to sail under the bridge.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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Now, her legacy will sail into new waters — literally.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Still, seeing an animal that size in a place where people typically kayak, swim, and anchor boats is enough to give anyone pause.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Average Breath-Holding Times Breath-holding is a technique used when diving or swimming in the water.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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HGVs are launched by rockets and glide toward targets, while HCMs use air-breathing engines to maintain hypersonic speeds.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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As of now, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is the only serious candidate in the race, meaning the first-term mayor could glide to reelection.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The Switch's most famous durability issue has been the Joy-Con controllers that have experienced drifting problems, but that's only part of the story here.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
6 June 2025
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The smoke has drifted south and east, creating moderate air quality levels for a large swath of central and southeastern states, according to AirNow.gov.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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“Hover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hover. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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