HANGS Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

hangs 1 of 2

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

The fight that never happened between Rousey and Cyborg in their primes still hangs over both careers, and tonight's result didn't change that. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 There are a handful of absolutely necessary travel items on sale like a toiletry bag that conveniently hangs to see all your toiletries at once for just $21 or a universal power adapter that works in over 200 countries and is on sale for $23. —

Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026 Simple movements like squats, deadlifts, side planks, and dead hangs can improve strength, balance, posture, and overall function. —

Saralyn Ward, Health, 15 May 2026 The sun hangs high like a yolk suspended in the summer sky, and a telltale wind ensures a good showing at the final Saturday competition of the season. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 However, an uncomfortable fourth comparison hangs over the New King of Pop flexes. —

Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026 The only real problem was stuttering and occasionally lengthy hangs over the first 10 hours of gameplay, as shaders decompiled. —

Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026 Above these pieces hangs a prominent dark-bronze pendant by Patrice Dangel, which O’Sullivan purchased in Paris during one of several shopping trips. —

Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2026 Who among us doesn’t have a glitzy skirt that hangs limp in the back of the closet for most of the year? —

Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026

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In its announcement Thursday, the Lucas has revealed the thematic compositions of the majority of these galleries, which range from focuses on specific artists to medium-specific hangs. —

Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Try them with athletic shorts to channel a cool, eclectic vibe that’s perfect for off-duty hangs. —

Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026 These spaces feature folding hull doors that open out into terraces, creating another spot for waterside hangs. —

Rachel Cormack, 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

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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