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 boon for traders and bankers comes as AI investment is fueling US economic growth even as consumer sentiment hovers at historic lows due to concerns about the cost of living, from rising energy prices to stubborn food inflation. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 After lingering over spaghetti alle vongole at Ristorante Lido Azzurro, which hovers over the sea near Amalfi’s harbor, zip around the coast to sea caverns and grottos, pausing for dips in secluded spots away from the crowds. — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 Those sources said that Cultural Counsel’s workforce now hovers around 18. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Future Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell hovers in the background and gives a brief interview, looking absurdly young. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 Yet, one story hovers over the organization and threatens to mar the good vibes. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The average temperature in Pittsburgh from December to February typically hovers between the upper 20s to the mid to upper 30s Fahrenheit, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. — Mariyam Muhammad, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 As the Kimballs attempt to raise a ransom to get back their son, Gillian Anderson enters as a fixer, while Steven Yeun hovers as the political candidate’s campaign manager. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Okemo hovers just above Ludlow center, in the winter outlines of trails stand out clear and white. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hovers

Verb

Fukushima floats another possible benefit, one that might appeal to the easily queasy, this writer included.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Named after the Victoria Regia, a water lily that floats in the Amazon, this hotel imbues Colombian flavor with elegant French touches.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of floats

Verb

Seabourn sails the 264-passenger Seabourn Venture and twin Seabourn Pursuit, two lavish all-suite polar-class expedition ships cruising remote itineraries, each with two submarines.

— Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Some of my favorites are coming back too, like El Pulpo Magnifico, Duane Flatmo's fire-breathing octopus, and the Monaco, a 40-foot ship with three masts that sails across dust instead of water.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of sails

Verb

The interior swims in faded blues, mint greens and powdery neutrals with neoclassical moldings, offset by black lacquer, frosted glass, mosaics and polished metal.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The Perse version channels the country’s northern provinces along the Caspian Sea, which traditionally highlight a species of carp that swims in local waters.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of swims

Verb

Filmed largely in natural daylight, the film drifts between still, unhurried, panning shots to evoke not only the spiritual energy that keeps the temples humming but also a world in slow, gradual decay.

— Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
After the low pressure area drifts toward the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, the Gulf Coast of the United States is the likely destination.

— Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026