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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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Hanging over the sector is the fear of product announcements from Anthropic and rivals, which suggest to some investors that new AI tools may disrupt software business models.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Elsewhere at Sundance on Thursday, filmgoers got their first look at "Hanging By A Wire."

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

The clip was created to promote their podcast, Hanging Out With Ant & Dec, which is due to launch later this month as part of their new digital entertainment channel.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Hanging Out with Ant & Dec is set to release its first episode on Thursday 22 January, with further episodes every fortnight and bonus episodes every Monday.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Hanging their quivers and bows on a branch, she moved off through the ferns.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver