as in swinging
to place on an elevated point without support from below
he dangled the string in front of the cat, hoping that it was in the mood for play
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Recent Examples of dangling
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 June 2026
While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
Cernan, the junior pilot, was outside, dangling—actually spinning, tumbling, and flailing—at the end of a long umbilical cord, completely unable to control his movements.
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Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Naru aside, Killer of Killers and Badlands have left a few dangling story threads.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
At the fashion show, Preston wore a satin blazer overcoat over a button-up shirt and tie, with jeans, while James donned a white tank top, jeans, a leather belt and a dangling chain.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
As the United States neared its 250th birthday in recent months, a new spin on the Stars and Stripes appeared outside homes and on banners dangling from government buildings.
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Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Sher paired the look with minimal makeup, a pair of dangling earrings and a sunhat to shield her face from the sun.
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Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The Raptors are rumored to be dangling former Lakers forward Brandon Ingram and first-round draft picks.
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Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
This medieval village was built onto a cliff overlooking the sea, where you can get lost in the narrow lanes among crumbling buildings with laundry dangling on clotheslines.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Her latest collection features pearl necklaces dangling with starfish and gold smiley faces studded with diamonds.
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Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Dive coasters feature a brief stop at the top of the lift hill that leaves riders dangling over a vertical drop for a few seconds before the brakes are released.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
Adjective
The three cats quickly get distracted, though, by the dangling, bright lightbulb and string hanging above them.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 June 2026
While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
Cernan, the junior pilot, was outside, dangling—actually spinning, tumbling, and flailing—at the end of a long umbilical cord, completely unable to control his movements.
—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Naru aside, Killer of Killers and Badlands have left a few dangling story threads.
—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Substitute Desire Doue provided the magic, tiptoeing past opponents in the penalty area and daring a dangling leg from Diego Gomez.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
At the fashion show, Preston wore a satin blazer overcoat over a button-up shirt and tie, with jeans, while James donned a white tank top, jeans, a leather belt and a dangling chain.
—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
As the United States neared its 250th birthday in recent months, a new spin on the Stars and Stripes appeared outside homes and on banners dangling from government buildings.
—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Sher paired the look with minimal makeup, a pair of dangling earrings and a sunhat to shield her face from the sun.
—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The Raptors are rumored to be dangling former Lakers forward Brandon Ingram and first-round draft picks.
—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
This medieval village was built onto a cliff overlooking the sea, where you can get lost in the narrow lanes among crumbling buildings with laundry dangling on clotheslines.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Her latest collection features pearl necklaces dangling with starfish and gold smiley faces studded with diamonds.
—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Dive coasters feature a brief stop at the top of the lift hill that leaves riders dangling over a vertical drop for a few seconds before the brakes are released.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dangling
hanging
Adjective
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.
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“Dangling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dangling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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