hover
verb (used without object)
to hang fluttering or suspended in the air.
hovering
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present participleof hover.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The Romanian interior ministry has released a video showing one of the helicopters hovering above the vessel.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
One of Musk’s key promises is that the Roadster will be capable of hovering in the air.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
The band’s ongoing “M72” tour is hovering around the 10 highest grossing tours ever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Analysts estimate that some one million buyers have dropped out of the U.S. auto market with the cost of a new vehicle now hovering around $50,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
My newest spot, hovering just above the left corner of my lip.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
