HANGS Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of hangs next

present tense third-person singular of hang

as in dangles

to place on an elevated point without support from below hang your coats on the coat rack in the hall

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as in depends

to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) our plan to go to the amusement park has all been worked out; now it just hangs on the weather

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as in droops

to be limp from lack of water or vigor as they neared the end of the long, hard march all but the most hardy were hanging, and some could barely put one foot in front of the other

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as in hovers

to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air hanging just above the horizon was a little pink cloud

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as in rests

to find a basis that's very slim evidence upon which to hang a theory

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hangs

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noun

plural of hang

as in falls

a downward slope proceeded carefully on snowshoes down the steep hang

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Recent Examples of hangs

Verb

Even so, Williams’ Grade 1 left hamstring strain hangs over the series and whatever comes after it. —

C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026 The single work that hangs most consequentially over this phase of political history is Julius Caesar, in part because of Joseph Mankiewicz’s quietly anti-McCarthyist 1953 film adaptation. —

Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026 There was another ceremony that summer where Karen received the honorary road sign, which still hangs proudly in a corner in her house with some other Captain Herb artifacts. —

Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026 The other new standout debuting on MSC World America is the Cliffhanger ($5), a huge swing that hangs over the side of the ship—the screams of brave riders prove the thrill is legit. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 After that, the Downtown Boise Association and the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights created their own version, which the association hangs downtown when there’s space available on lamp posts. —

Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026 Currently on Kickstarter, the Luxo is a compact multi-use gadget constructed of aluminum alloy and ABS, which fits easily in a pocket or clips onto a backpack/hangs from a keyring. —

Shirl Leigh april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026 In the living room, a Navajo blanket from Shiprock in Santa Fe hangs above the sofa, and in the bedroom, an antique patchwork chintz quilt covers the bed. —

Anne Hardy, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026 For some, the implications of duplicity and obscured identity in the line could well apply to its author—and thereby hangs a tale. —

Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026

Noun

And on the lower floor, late-night hangs can happen in the home theater or the billiards lounge, which is centered around a double-sided fireplace. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026 To round it all out, add a fire pit that brings everyone together once the sun goes down for everything from s’mores to late-night hangs. —

Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 Planks are considered isometric exercises, meaning the position remains static (another example is a wall sits or dead hangs). —

Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026 Wear them from daytime errands to nighttime hangs. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away). —

Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026 Best Top and Sweater Deals ‘Tis the season for cute, cozy sweaters and tops that work for both casual hangs and holiday outings. —

Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025 The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth Speaker is built for backyard hangs and big barbeques. —

Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025 Peek-a-Boo (Finding Nemo) Boo's mobile hangs above the dentist's chair, and one of her drawings can be seen on a cabinet when Nigel flies in to rescue Nemo. —

Kelly Connolly, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs

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The nationalist’s election defeat is extending a historic rally in Hungary’s bond market as Magyar dangles the prospect of euro adoption.

— Jonathan Tirone, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026
And the dock with the sign dangles off a 100-foot cliff, waiting for a refill that climatologists say will likely never come.

— Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026