as in floats
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
claimed that the UFO hovered a moment, then spun off into space at incredible speed
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Recent Examples of hovers
The price tag for the renovation still hovers at its more than $900,000 estimate, Mortensen said.
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Kevin Fixler
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Anything below 50% favorability portends political trouble; right now Trump’s positive standing in polls hovers around a dismal 40%.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Parthenon hovers just overhead while the historic heart of Athens dazzles five floors below.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Rather than dominating the site, the structure hovers respectfully, while offering spectacular views of the coastline.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
The strength varies with every release, but usually hovers around the 120 proof mark.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
But the hunter success rate for the spring season hovers around 30 percent.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
Around his head hovers a cluster of disembodied faces — creepy alt-Altmans, their expressions ranging from anger to open-mouthed woe.
—Cath Virginia, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2026
Numbers began to skyrocket around the time of the Artemis II launch on April 1st, peaking at around 12,434 at time of writing— a huge jump against the game's standard average player count, which hovers around 3,000 to 4,000.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Kevin Fixler
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Anything below 50% favorability portends political trouble; right now Trump’s positive standing in polls hovers around a dismal 40%.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Parthenon hovers just overhead while the historic heart of Athens dazzles five floors below.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Rather than dominating the site, the structure hovers respectfully, while offering spectacular views of the coastline.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
The strength varies with every release, but usually hovers around the 120 proof mark.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
But the hunter success rate for the spring season hovers around 30 percent.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
Around his head hovers a cluster of disembodied faces — creepy alt-Altmans, their expressions ranging from anger to open-mouthed woe.
—Cath Virginia, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2026
Numbers began to skyrocket around the time of the Artemis II launch on April 1st, peaking at around 12,434 at time of writing— a huge jump against the game's standard average player count, which hovers around 3,000 to 4,000.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hovers
Verb
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The toxic dust floats to neighboring states, such as Wyoming and Idaho during strong wind events.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Little children wave and call out, while their parents work the soil with hoes and the smell of eucalyptus floats across the air.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Where Silver Origin Sails Silver Origin sails two seven-night itineraries—North and South—each revealing a different side of the archipelago.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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The boat sails from Genoa in complete darkness, a precaution against air raids.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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Meatloaf now swims in the aquarium’s sea turtle rehabilitation area, which opened in January.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The reigning Tri-Valley League MVP swims at Kingfish Swimming club.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the late '70s disco hit Stayin' Alive fills the Addison dance studio, instructor Maya Apodaca glides across the floor.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In this haunting and visually inventive documentary, a spectral voice drifts through time and memory to trace the Maidan revolution and the roots of resistance in Ukraine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Every time a breeze passes through, debris drifts down from rafters and corners onto your furniture and floor.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Hovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hovers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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