HANGS Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

hangs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hang

as in dangles

to place on an elevated point without support from below hang your coats on the coat rack in the hall

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as in depends

to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) our plan to go to the amusement park has all been worked out; now it just hangs on the weather

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as in droops

to be limp from lack of water or vigor as they neared the end of the long, hard march all but the most hardy were hanging, and some could barely put one foot in front of the other

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as in hovers

to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air hanging just above the horizon was a little pink cloud

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as in rests

to find a basis that's very slim evidence upon which to hang a theory

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hangs

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noun

plural of hang

as in falls

a downward slope proceeded carefully on snowshoes down the steep hang

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Recent Examples of hangs

Verb

Above another booth hangs a mirrored Andy Warhol portrait of Gianni Versace, loaned to Remm by a friend. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 Jose Cardoso is slim enough that his Bremen soccer jersey hangs loosely off him. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Friedlich hangs a lot of The Holes’s emotional bent on the dynamic between Joey and Carson, as two lonely townies who have spent a lot of their lives misunderstanding each other. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 One standout is the mural that hangs behind the formal dining room. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026 Mortality hangs over Tender Loving Care, but Leigh refuses to wallow in it. — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026 Nearby hangs a 2018 image photographer Jamel Shabazz took of Keys and Beatz in the same style and pose. — Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2026 The afternoon sunlight streams through a large picture window, and the smell of incense hangs subtly in the air. — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 The film’s dedication to Dick Pope hangs over it, and longtime producer Georgina Lowe explained how the succession happened. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Noun

For beachside hangs, be sure to pack the Lands’ End Espadrille Beach and Water Shoes, which are made from a waterproof material that’s stylish enough to wear by the water then straight out to dinner. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026 Their friendship has spanned years of red carpets, late-night hangs and creative collaborations. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 There’s ample space for outdoor hangs and a couple of fire pits for staying warm on cool coastal nights. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2026 Plus, improving the endurance of the muscles worked in dead hangs can help better your posture for everything from sitting to walking to running. — Christa Sgobba, Health, 24 June 2026 Around folding tables holding chessboards, mahjong sets and stacks of cards, people in their 20s and 30s are choosing slow, screen-free hangs over another night at the bar. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 In its announcement Thursday, the Lucas has revealed the thematic compositions of the majority of these galleries, which range from focuses on specific artists to medium-specific hangs. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Try them with athletic shorts to channel a cool, eclectic vibe that’s perfect for off-duty hangs. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026 Planks are considered isometric exercises, meaning the position remains static (another example is a wall sits or dead hangs). — Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs

Verb

As a counteroffer, Ormund dangles Driftmark in front of Ulf’s greedy eyes.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
The nationalist’s election defeat is extending a historic rally in Hungary’s bond market as Magyar dangles the prospect of euro adoption.

— Jonathan Tirone, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026

Definition of dangles

Verb

The size of the gravel used in your patching material depends on the thickness of the patch.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The spreadsheet that one person understands, saved on one laptop, holding together a process the whole company depends on.

— Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of depends

Verb

After lingering over spaghetti alle vongole at Ristorante Lido Azzurro, which hovers over the sea near Amalfi’s harbor, zip around the coast to sea caverns and grottos, pausing for dips in secluded spots away from the crowds.

— Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Those sources said that Cultural Counsel’s workforce now hovers around 18.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of hovers

Noun

Car seats, walkers and other baby gear sold at Target have been recalled due to choking hazards and the risk of serious injury from falls.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Thirteen percent of older adults have experienced a traumatic brain injury — most often caused by falls — and more than 80 percent of traumatic brain injuries are concussions.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of falls

Verb

Locally, the impact will be felt mostly within its circles where sentiment swings on the outcome of the next football game.

— Mac Engel September 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Spider-Man swings across the skyline, saves the city and disappears before anyone can ask him to explain himself.

— Nicole DuBois, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of swings

Verb

Unfortunately, using too little paint will leave patchy areas and harsh lines, and using too much paint will promote drips and paint that sags.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
There is no scrapeable archive of how to grasp a wet cup, unload a box that sags in the middle, fold a towel, or help an older adult out of a chair.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026