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hovered

VERB

hang, float over

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drift flicker flutter fly linger poise waver

STRONG

dance flit flitter

WEAK

be suspended brood over hang about wait nearby

Antonyms

WEAK

lie rest settle

Example Sentences

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Relative humidity around the fire hovered between 15% and 25% overnight but was expected to improve Wednesday afternoon, with humidity increasing to around 60-70%, Lewis said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Wage growth, which has accelerated in recent months, cooled last month but remained above annual consumer price inflation, which has hovered around the central bank’s 2% target for about two years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

A large drone hovered over his house for two weeks, Ani said it belonged to the surveillance company.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The big question hovered over the excitement: Can El-Sayed win in Michigan?

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

There was water in every direction, as far as I could see, and an ethereal mist hovered above it.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo