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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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However, both the company’s class A and C shares hovered below their all-time closing highs on Monday.

From Barron's • May 18, 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

Ella hovered on the edge of the bed.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton