Synonyms of hover

hover

verb

ˈhə-vər 

as in to float

to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air

claimed that the UFO hovered a moment, then spun off into space at incredible speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• float
• sail
• swim
• glide
• drift
• ride
• hang
• bob
• waft
• suspend
• poise
• dangle
• buoy
• balloon
• raft

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• settle
• sink
• dive
• plunge
• lunge
• dip
• submerge
• immerse
• submerse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hover

Average retention rates hover around 55% or lower in many analyses, implying an annual customer loss of 45% or more. — Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

It’s located at the elbow and the widest portion of Hatteras Island, and despite being the island’s largest community, its year-round population hovers around just 1,200. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Consumer confidence is hovering at record lows, and many are pulling back on discretionary spending. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Conditions stay moderate all year round, with temperatures generally hovering between the 50s and 70s from January through December. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Phrases Containing hover

• hover (over)