- present participle of hover.
hovering
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Hovering just above the relegation zone, a point against an in-form City side would have moved Forest six points clear of West Ham in 18th.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
Hovering nearby is an entourage of about half a dozen people, including a makeup artist who’s primed to make Aguilar’s next touch-up.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025
Hovering over the bankruptcy proceedings—and a sale—is what will happen to customers’ genetic data under new ownership.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2025
Hovering between realism and abstraction, these pieces, with their pink roses, puffy clouds and old-school amusement park rides drawn in rough, crosshatched lines, telegraph an almost childlike delight.
From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2024
Hovering over the box is a virtual sign that says Official Seats, meant to be for Henka Games studio executives.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
