dangle
verb (used without object)
to hang loosely, especially with a jerking or swaying motion.
dangled
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past participleof dangle.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof dangle.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
dangleverb (used without object)to hang loosely, especially with a jerking or swaying motion.
Example Sentences
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Several members equipped with climbing harnesses clambered up a small tree on the school’s front lawn and dangled from its limbs on climbing ropes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
Regan’s team dangled commissions that could hit 15%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Sanchez also dangled the prospect of a massive port deal for American investors -- one that would rival a Chinese port concession at Chancay north of Lima that has long irked the White House.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
If one looks back on fairly recent American history, Richard Nixon dangled pardons in front of the various Watergate conspirators, directly and indirectly.
From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2026
She snatched the medal out of Mr. Lemoncello’s hand, twirled around, and dangled her new prize in front of Team Kyle.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
