HANGS (AT) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

hangs (at)

verb

present tense third-person singular of hang (at)

as in haunts

to go to or spend time in often most summer afternoons, we'd hang at the municipal pool for a few hours

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In the first trailer, Ebenezer Scrooge haunts London as Paramount reminds us of Johnny Depp’s most transformative roles like Jack Sparrow, Edward Scissorhands, and the Mad Hatter.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 July 2026
The Blumhouse production sees Chastain portray Ursula, a wife and mother, as well as a supernatural entity that haunts her family’s home.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Definition of haunts

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The combination cargo and cruise ship Aranui V is a frequent visitor on its sailings from Tahiti, while the luxurious Paul Gauguin also periodically visits from Tahiti.

— Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
When Odysseus and Penelope’s son, Telemachus (Tom Holland), visits Sparta for information about his father, he’s invited to sit with Menelaus during a wedding feast for his and Helen’s daughter.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026

Definition of visits

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The Note Nest creator Vanessa Harnik frequents traditional little free libraries and was inspired to create something special of her own.

— Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
As someone who frequents the office, a lightweight sweater is a necessity for balancing between frigid temps inside and balmy weather outside.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026

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