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

Wild Bill Hickok’s chair hangs over the door, and there’s enough sawdust on the floor to burn the place down. — Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026 And as lawmakers negotiate final compromises, a 2021 procedural standoff hangs over the effort, reminding the industry how quickly momentum can evaporate on the Senate floor. — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 As the Night Court’s Inner Circle disperses far and wide, desperate for any advantage against Koschei and his mighty allies, peace hangs by a fragile thread. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 My smiling face hangs like a ball sack from the Floridian Peninsula. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026 While his four bandmates are largely stationary, Oyoque throws himself — and his flowing hair that hangs well past his shoulders — around the stage with the abandon of an Olympic medalist. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 An unbearable heat hangs over a world ravaged by climate change, where crime dominates everyday life. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 His bitterness over his broken dreams not only hangs over his own life, but threatens to shatter his family. — Steve Palopoli, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 An antique Dutch chandelier hangs above a Tulip dining table by Eero Saarinen. — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

Noun

Their friendship has spanned years of red carpets, late-night hangs and creative collaborations. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 The breathable fabric blend and slip-on style are perfect for beach hangs and city explorations alike, and help to wick away sweat throughout the day. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 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

Xi has said fighting against corruption is essential to the party’s survival, and its ability to stay in power depends on strict discipline and political loyalty.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
The timing of any major new construction projects in the UAE which rely on freight arriving by sea depends on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of depends

Verb

As the Kimballs attempt to raise a ransom to get back their son, Gillian Anderson enters as a fixer, while Steven Yeun hovers as the political candidate’s campaign manager.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Okemo hovers just above Ludlow center, in the winter outlines of trails stand out clear and white.

— Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of hovers

Verb

Last year, the park said the plane now rests at shallower depths that do not require technical dive expertise.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Its sustainability case, if any, therefore rests for now on the unverified prospect that a durable, multipurpose outsole could extend shoe use or reduce the need for terrain-specific footwear.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rests

Noun

Moore said older patients can become disoriented and delirious after long periods in the ER, raising the risk of falls.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
For the next eight years, Holmes lay dead at the bottom of the Swiss falls while Doyle branched out into historical fiction, science fiction, horror tales, and medical stories.

— Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of falls

Verb

In the video, testers are seated in a ride vehicle attached to a robotic arm that swings around nearly 360 degrees in the air.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
During one of the more graphic sequences, It4mi swings a blade at the woman, severing her arm and sending blood across the frame.

— Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 15 Aug. 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