hang in

verb

Definition of hang innext
as in to carry on

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Recent Examples of hang in Successful negotiations on the most contentious issues and the emergence of a permanent deal that could reset the Gulf’s fortunes hang in the balance. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 16 June 2026 The couple joined forces for a video showcasing their new portrait, which hangs in the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 June 2026 So when some of the powers like France or Spain or England are playing teams that don’t have the exact firepower … to see teams maybe undermanned tactically hang in the match and figure out how to be opportunistic is really (interesting). — Gary Bedore july 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 The starting five of Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart hang in the main view, with other role players on the sides. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang in
  1. carry on
  2. get on
  3. get along
  4. get by
  5. make out
  6. cope
  7. manage
  8. endure
Verb
  • Do not use to cover a ceiling Do not carry the flag flat — and things should not be carried on it.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
  • Five of those have powered each variant of Russia’s R-7 rocket family since the 1950s, a legacy now carried on by the Soyuz launch vehicle.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
Definition of carry on
Verb
  • Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • They’re heavily scheduled as working training vessels and ambassadors of goodwill, and merely getting on their itineraries required planning that began in April 2020.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026
Definition of get on
Verb
  • After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026
  • One side is concerned with taking control of the Democratic Party, while the other just wants everybody within it to get along.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Definition of get along
Verb
  • Mintyukov’s deal was worth more than he was expected to get by most NHL observers, but the Ducks didn’t say whether another team had signed Mintyukov to an offer sheet.
    — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Cape Verde gave the defending champions a major scare on Friday, forcing extra time before Argentina got by via a late own goal in an epic Round of 32 confrontation.
    — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of get by
Verb
  • On day three, the entire cake was assembled and slathered with cream and decorated with stripes made out of raspberries and piped stars on a patch of blueberries.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
  • People from around the world logged on to watch Ringley do her homework, brush her hair, masturbate, make out with her boyfriend.
    — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
Definition of make out
Verb
  • Across Connecticut, families coping with PTSD, chronic pain, depression and treatment-resistant mental health conditions are looking for therapies that offer hope when conventional approaches have fallen short.
    — John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • Ecuador struggled to cope, with Piero Hincapie’s red card for covering his mouth while speaking to Santiago Gimenez bringing the curtains down on a disappointing tournament.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of cope
Verb
  • The situation is pressing, but Coleman still manages to make a connection.
    — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • The platform has consistently managed volume over $1 billion daily since the soccer tournament began on June 11.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 July 2026
Definition of manage
Verb
  • Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.
    — RS Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
  • The teaser opens with a young Jean Valjean enduring the brutal years of his imprisonment before fast-forwarding to his new life and the inevitable pursuit by Inspector Javert, played by Tahar Rahim.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Definition of endure

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