HANGS ON Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

hangs on

verb

present tense third-person singular of hang on

as in carries on

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The World Trade Organization carries on adjudicating trade disputes, despite a surge in protectionism.

— Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
The land carries on the Roosevelt family’s legacy of conservation and environmentalism.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of carries on

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The compilation misses remaining in the highest tier by only two rungs, while The Essential Michael Jackson barely holds on inside the bottom quarter of the 200-position roster.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
House Bill 945 establishes new regulations for cryptocurrency kiosks and allows financial institutions to place temporary holds on transactions when elder financial exploitation is suspected.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026

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Warm temperatures, frequent rain, and shaded backyards create the perfect environment for algae growth—especially in the South, where humidity hangs around nearly all year.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
Police said the man sometimes hangs around the Music Building and pretends to be a student.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026

Definition of hangs around

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Sincerity and audacity are not opposing forces but complementary ones in this space, and for writers, retro programmers, and other film fans who came of age after midnight at the movies, Curry’s impact persists as its own kind of religion.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Concerns over the Middle East conflict, however, still persists.

— Justina Lee,Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of persists

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In the film, Jasper dies after Bangley waits until the last minute to pick off some invaders that target Hig and his dog.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
The venture team owns the company relationship, the infrastructure team waits for scale, and the credit team waits for operating history.

— Rob Day, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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