HANGING(S) Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

hangings

noun

plural of hanging

as in dips

a downward slope with a steep hanging like that, the roofers can't be too careful

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Recent Examples of hangings Over time, her work expanded to include glass and brass mobiles and wall hangings, which are now sold in independent shops and museum gift stores across the country. —

Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 Iran on Tuesday executed a man convicted of armed rebellion, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of hangings since war broke out with the United States and Israel. —

CBS News, 12 May 2026 The lodges themselves are comfortable and modern, decorated in calming shades of oatmeal with plenty of natural wood and pretty rattan wall hangings. —

Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 11 May 2026 The wall hangings shimmer and shift with the sunlight. —

Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 May 2026 Doll is a third-generation San Josean whose novel is based on actual events, including the infamous 1933 hangings in the park. —

Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 1 May 2026 The vision of acclaimed designer Jean-Michel Gathy is beautifully rendered in Il Salotto, the sleek lobby bar, with its regional touches like wool wall hangings, soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, and five fireplaces. —

Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 The hangings were also a sign of Tehran acting in defiance of Washington, Taleblu said. —

Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026 Bold geometric motifs, warm earthy hues like ochre, avocado green, and deep browns, plus textured fabrics such as velvet, shag rugs, and macramé wall hangings, all add a sense of playfulness and comfort. —

Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026

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Cannabis is perishable—operators cannot stockpile inventory to smooth pricing cycles or ride out market dips.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Tap the team there for everything from aesthetics to dentistry, while taking regular dips in the enormous indoor pool or guided hikes through the hills of the Black Forest.

— Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026