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 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 Screenwriters Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller briskly sketch in the legend that hovers like a stormcloud waiting to descend over life in the lush coconut groves and on the golden beaches. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 As a result, Skywalkers hovers between a sense of constant performance and disarming immediacy — the latter generally during the many vertigo-inducing drone shots of Ivan and Angela’s hair-raising accomplishments. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 July 2026 Their water content hovers around 16%, and butter is made up of 1-4% vitamins, minerals, lactose and protein. — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026 The population hovers at just over 200. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 18 June 2026

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Verb

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
Nolan floats a convincing psychological reason why this Odysseus subconsciously believes his duplicitous actions during the war deserve permanent exile from civilization.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of floats

Verb

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
Star of the Seas still sails out of Port Canaveral, housing guests on what is tied for the title of world’s largest cruise ship.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026

Definition of sails

Verb

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
View gallery - 7 images A robot that swims like a diving bird and then flies like, well, a bird, sounds like the setup for two different machines bolted together.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 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