HOVERS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

hovers

verb

present tense third-person singular of hover

as in floats

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

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Recent Examples of hovers The South Korean benchmark now hovers at around 6,700, having experienced volatile swings due to the heavy dependence on heavyweights Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 July 2026 As a result, turnout for the state’s Republican primary usually hovers just over 50% of overall GOP registration and a little less than that for Democrats. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026 The community, whose year-round population now hovers around 100, was settled mostly by immigrants of German descent in the mid-1800s. — Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 This World Cup has seen the transformation of streets with murals and graffiti, as well as this kite below of Argentina’s jersey that hovers over the streets. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Ajayi, who hovers at 6-foot-7 and weighs 228-pounds, is a massive specimen who can defend multiple positions. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 The state wants each town to have at least 10% of its housing stock qualify as affordable; Avon currently hovers a little above 4%. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026 Jefferies points out Levi’s Blue Tab Collection, which mostly hovers below $300, as a label to watch. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 Inspired by fictional characters such as Tinker Bell, Pokémon’s Mew, and Studio Ghibli’s Soot Sprites, the soft robot resembles a tiny floating whale that gently hovers indoors. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

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Verb

But when Kore-eda’s execution isn’t as assured, as is the case with his latest, all that delicacy simply floats off into the ether, rarely amounting to much more than a halfhearted shrug.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
On April 24, a 54-year-old male had a cardiac emergency on the attraction, a gentle boat ride that floats by scenes featuring cheerful puppets.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Definition of floats

Verb

The Jules Verne Trophy is awarded to the boat that sails non-stop fastest around the world.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Adventure Canada Adventure Canada sails to remote parts of the Arctic, including Canada and Greenland, and the company’s trips feature endless fodder for photo enthusiasts.

— Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Definition of sails

Verb

This is an all-consuming sport; Vingegaard often swims to escape the mouth of the whale.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Located at its sister resort, Hurawalhi Maldives, this incredible underwater restaurant serves a three-course meal while sea life swims by.

— Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Definition of swims

Verb

It’s made with food-grade stainless steel that is both BPA and phthalate free, and also features a leakproof lid that easily glides back and forth to open or close.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
With its roll-on applicator, the RoC Derm Correxion Retinol Firming Serum Stick easily glides onto the skin.

— Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

Definition of glides

Verb

Stuck together, wandering through thick green woods for days, the conversation between Sam and Paul drifts in an increasingly disturbing direction.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
But the smoke of loneliness drifts through the song’s 16 minutes, too; this is the sound of being left to sort through your tangle of feelings, of maybe not quite knowing how to do it.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026