dangle
verb (used without object)
to hang loosely, especially with a jerking or swaying motion.
dangles
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present tense formof dangle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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My free hand dangles close enough to touch the sand.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
She has gathered nature-inspired artworks in “Slow Looking” to draw us in and get us to look for longer, though she dangles the rewards at a distance: “The beauty will not automatically reveal itself.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
It recently revamped its program, introducing a three-tier structure that offers ways to earn points faster, but also dangles exclusive merchandise and curated experiences for its top-tier members.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
Inside Dorothy’s Kansan house, a once-shadowed frying pan on the wall now dangles front and center, as does a digitally added “Home Sweet Home” needlepoint nailed to the threshold.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2025
I carry one of Maya’s shoes, and the other one dangles from her wrist by the strap.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
