hanging
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Definition of hanging
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hanging
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Synonyms & Antonyms for hanging
Synonyms: Adjective
bowed, bowing, declined, declining, descendant (also descendent), descending, drooping, droopy, hung, inclining, nodding, pendulous, sagging, stooping, weeping
Synonyms: Noun
declension, decline, declivity, descent, dip, downgrade, downhill, fall, hang
Antonyms: Adjective
Antonyms: Noun
acclivity, ascent, rise, upgrade, uphill, uprise
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Examples of hanging in a Sentence
Adjective
hanging branches blocked our way for a good part of the trail light from a hanging chandelier filled the great hallNoun
The hanging was scheduled for 3 o'clock. He was sentenced to death by hanging.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The retailer’s inspectors saw dangerous connections, including loose and hanging wires at several locations, according to the complaint. — Chris Dolmetsch, Fortune, "Walmart Suit Says Tesla Installed Faulty Rooftop Solar Panels That Caused Multiple Fires," 20 Aug. 2019 Move heavy objects to lower shelves and secure hanging objects, cabinet doors and appliances with safety straps, fasteners and adhesives. — Rose Meily, The Mercury News, "It’s never too early to prepare for an earthquake," 12 July 2019 So there’s no more hanging out of the window for a quick puff. — Josh Duboff, Vanities, "What Prince Harry Has Reportedly Given Up for Meghan Markle," 12 Dec. 2017 So there’s no more hanging out of the window for a quick puff. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "Prince Harry Has Reportedly Stopped Smoking for Meghan Markle," 12 Dec. 2017 Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Don't date: Cancer (June 21-July 22) Cultured, epicurean Cancers make great hanging buddies, but keep them in the friend zone. — The Astrotwins, Woman's Day, "Which Sign You Definitely Shouldn't Date," 4 Apr. 2017 The gym includes a piano and five hanging toys: an infant mirror, an elephant with a clacker, a frog with a rolling ball, a tiger and a hippo teether, each with different textures and colors. — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, "Fisher Price Kick and Play Piano Gym," 30 June 2017 In Collins' honor, the organization is pushing anti-hate legislation in the county, where a noose was recently found hanging outside of a middle school. — The Washington Post, NOLA.com, "Slain Bowie State student laid to rest; hate crime investigation underway," 27 May 2017 Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Don't date: Cancer (June 21-July 22) Cultured, epicurean Cancers make great hanging buddies, but keep them in the friend zone. — The Astrotwins, Woman's Day, "Which Sign You Definitely Shouldn't Date," 4 Apr. 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
In addition to exhibiting, the gallery will assist in selecting/acquiring art, and provide personalized framing, hanging and installation services. — cleveland.com, "Cleveland Heights’ Ensemble Theatre to celebrate 40 years; top area hospitals listed; more: Press Run," 16 Aug. 2019 This shop, another favorite of Lonny Magazine, carries a wide assortment of unique, free-form and stylish ceramic pieces, kitchen linens, wall hangings and books. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "13 design stores: Bay Area interior designers’ favorite places to shop," 27 July 2019 The bodies of 11 family members — including 10 hanging and blindfolded — turned up inside a home in India's capital on Sunday, police said. — Nicole Darrah, Fox News, "Blindfolded, bound bodies found hanging at home in India," 1 July 2018 As visitors walk around the memorial, the path descends so that the monuments shift from eye level to a hanging display overhead. — John Hammontree | Jhammontree@al.com, al.com, "Could a new monument heal Jefferson County’s racial divide?," 22 July 2019 The Boersma hangs near several other such meta photographs, one of multiple instances of nicely imaginative hanging. — Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, "Group shows at PRC and Griffin combine quality and quantity," 25 July 2019 The parents say that the new sky tower — a 24-foot-tall climbing structure attached to a large covered slide — has left many a 5-year-old hanging from its mesh-like rope walls, screaming for help. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, "St. Paul spends $340,000 for playground renovation, but some parents not pleased," 17 June 2019 The hanging sculpture will be installed in the airy, two-story atrium and will be the main attraction to residents and guests who walk into the facility. — Michelle Iracheta, Houston Chronicle, "The City of Sugar Land will pay you $82,000 if you can do this," 17 July 2019 For hundreds of years, Liberty Island was a place for hangings. — Rich Cohen, WSJ, "The Hidden History of Liberty Island," 11 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hanging.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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