HANG ON Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

hang on

verb

Definition of hang on

as in to carry on

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as in to hold on

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Recent Examples of hang on Framed photos of the then-20-year-old Hermening meeting with former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter hang on his office wall. — Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16. — Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 When high temperatures and high dew points hang on through the night, the body keeps trying to sweat without any cooling benefit. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 This poll says yes Can Hickenlooper hang on to his Senate seat? — Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang on

Verb

Pipeline line fill, tank bottoms and other operational inventories are often carried on company balance sheets but generate little direct revenue.

— Mia Gindis, Fortune, 9 July 2026
La Scuola del Cuoio carries on Florence’s historic leather-making tradition and is the perfect place to buy a high-quality artisan bag.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of carry on

Verb

The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2026
That confab is expected to be held on July 25, just 48 hours ahead of a July 27 deadline set by Maine law to replace Platner, who Friday filed paperwork to officially withdraw from the race.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026

Definition of hold on

Verb

When temperatures climb into the triple digits, Columbia's PFG Freezer Maxi Dress is built to keep up.

— Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
In an effort to keep up with demand, SK Hynix is planning to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to build two production plants in South Korea, as is rival Samsung Electronics Co.

— Bailey Lipschultz, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of keep up

Verb

This time the shark is hanging around for a month in familiar waters.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
For the cocoon to hang around for shockwaves to strike, mass transfer has to occur just a few thousand years before the final explosive death throes of one of the binary stars.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of hang around

Verb

Designed with a comfortable pull-on waistband that won’t dig in and flattering vertical stripes that visually elongate your legs, these pants are an easy wardrobe win—especially at the current $51 price tag.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Take this sheet pan of nachos straight from the oven to the table so the whole family can dig in.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Definition of dig in

Verb

Whatever ailed this World Cup, the beautiful game was waiting with its healing powers.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Switzerland's Djibril Sow took a hard shot in the 19th minute that was hit like a line drive — right into the waiting arms of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026

Definition of wait

Verb

The booming environment extended to every facet of Kansas City life, from local business to commerce and nightlife, proving even during difficult periods Kansas City found a way to persevere.

— Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
The framework describes the pressure many Black women experience to remain resilient, suppress vulnerability, care for others, and persevere despite significant stressors.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of persevere

Verb

Nevertheless, Wednesday morning's second-quarter earnings report is J & J's chance to prove that its businesses — from pharma to medical technology — are performing well enough for investors to stick around and bet on more upside from here.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Part of his charm here included playing the stalwart father figure to two terrified kids — someone a child could trust to stick around and keep watch all night when the dinosaurs came chomping.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of stick around

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