HANGS Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of hangs next

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

Shove or shake the omelet so that its far edge hangs over the rim of the pan and onto the plate. —

Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026 Charlie is apparently an art museum curator (the production design hangs neat stuff on their apartment walls) and Emma does something or another in another office. —

Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 It was finally silenced, to cheers from the crowd, but then the main scoreboard and video screen that hangs over the middle of the court went dark. —

Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026 This question hangs over Washington and Harvey. —

Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026 It was finally silenced, to cheers from the crowd, but then the main scoreboard and video screen that hangs over the middle of the court went dark. —

ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026 Drought hangs like a dark, rainless cloud over the borderlands. —

Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026 That fear of the unknown hangs over them. —

Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026 Now, there are new concerns as half of the Upper Township Beach Patrol headquarters hangs precariously over a steep cliff formed by relentless erosion. —

Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026

Noun

To round it all out, add a fire pit that brings everyone together once the sun goes down for everything from s’mores to late-night hangs. —

Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 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 The formal living room is anchored by a striking fireplace with a herringbone panel that rises to the ceiling, while a separate family room and den are perfect for more casual hangs. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026 Wear them from daytime errands to nighttime hangs. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away). —

Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026 Best Top and Sweater Deals ‘Tis the season for cute, cozy sweaters and tops that work for both casual hangs and holiday outings. —

Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025 The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth Speaker is built for backyard hangs and big barbeques. —

Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025 Peek-a-Boo (Finding Nemo) Boo's mobile hangs above the dentist's chair, and one of her drawings can be seen on a cabinet when Nigel flies in to rescue Nemo. —

Kelly Connolly, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2025

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And the dock with the sign dangles off a 100-foot cliff, waiting for a refill that climatologists say will likely never come.

— Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Popularized by Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in season three of Sex and the City, the Saddle Bag also dangles off the arms of A-listers like Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift.

— Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026