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

The uncertainty around Guimaraes, who wants to move to Arsenal, hangs over everything. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 30 July 2026 The moon hangs over Kizingoni Beach, like a lantern above the Indian Ocean. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Iran publicly hangs two men convicted of killing four police during January’s mass protests, the latest in a string of executions tied to unrest and political dissent. — Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 Director Michelangelo Antonioni delivers an unresolved ending that hangs like a melancholic fog over this visually stunning, yet disquieting, two-and-a-half-hour classic. — Maggie Turner, Air Mail, 25 July 2026 Range’s old signage has been stripped away and a banner with the new restaurant’s name and logo now hangs from the front of the patio. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 The possible seizure of their house hangs over them like a sword of Damocles. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026 Further uncertainty hangs over a group of utilities that are tied to the PJM Interconnection , a massive regional grid operator across 13 states, including New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 22 July 2026 The poolside façade features a mural by Panos Profitis titled Seabirds, while in the hotel lobby hangs a beautiful handwoven tapestry from the Callas brothers, who grew up in Glyfada and learned to swim in Fenix Hotel’s pool. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

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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

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
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

Definition of dangles

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But their ability to deliver useful results depends on the quality, accessibility and governance of the data behind them.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Capital gains taxes apply to profits taken from appreciated investments, and the tax rate depends on how long the investor has owned the asset.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Definition of depends

Verb

As a result, the average restaurant profit margin now hovers between a precarious 3% and 5%, and industry data suggests that up to 42% of restaurants are currently struggling just to stay in the black.

— Robert Messer, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The Iraq War hovers over the whole thing, obviously, and the post-9/11 America the film was born into is there.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026

Definition of hovers

Verb

In its standard stock configuration, an 11-gram weight rests in the back with a 3-gram weight up front for maximum forgiveness and higher launch, though fitters can easily flip the weights to lower spin and create a flatter trajectory.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Nadella’s conviction on the massive investment rests on software, the backbone of Microsoft.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Definition of rests

Noun

Key Takeaways Explosive power is crucial for daily tasks like standing and climbing stairs, as well as for preventing falls.

— Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026
All 43 deaths indirectly caused by Hurricane Michael occurred in Florida and included those from traffic accidents or medical issues compounded by the storm, as well as falls during the cleanup after the hurricane.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Definition of falls

Verb

Thus, if the balance of justice comes up even ― the parties' positions are exactly 50/50 in merit ― the courts will ever so slightly put their finger on the creditor's side so that the balance swings in the creditor's favor.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Whether the issue is autism, AI, or something else, MAHA swings at anything and everything.

— Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 25 July 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