hanging

[hang-ing] / ˈhæŋ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

dangling

Synonyms

STRONG

beetling dangling drooping jutting overhanging pendent pendulous projecting suspended swaying swinging

WEAK

fastened to pendulant

Example Sentences

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Both home runs came off four-seams Kochanowicz left hanging too far over the center of the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

A little sister who liked hanging out with her brother.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Washington is rife with stories of people hanging on for this benefit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Campbell said he’s also hanging onto agriculture exposure.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

I just moved on, leaving little pieces of my shirt and overalls hanging on the bushes.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls