hangs on

present tense third-person singular of hang on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs on
Verb
  • Courtland Sutton carries on Thomas’ legacy in a literally sweet way.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Despite the new name, this laptop carries on the modern XPS redesign that first debuted in 2023.
    Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The 36-year-old also keeps up a rigorous touring schedule, currently performing a Las Vegas residency in partnership with the Tao Group.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The risk that inflation hangs around is elevated since inflation expectations could be up, Adams said.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Then, Wes shows up with Jules Zoblonsky (John Ales), our resident creep who hangs around the scene, who not only put his hand up another hostess’s skirt, but also drugged Anna’s drink the night of her assault, as later confirmed by security camera footage.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
    Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
  • At the ripe young age of 95, Buffett still waits for worthwhile investment opportunities.
    Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • When the surplus was exposed as a phantom, the state was stuck with a chronic income/outgo gap that persists.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Encounters with Skinwalkers are often described in hushed tones, and the belief in their existence persists.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That last purpose is often the hardest to fulfill yet Sybil perseveres to find her own truth, through her faith in words.
    The Know, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Just a few hours before the show, a torrential downpour threatens to halt the event, but Victoria perseveres.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Hangs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs%20on. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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