Showing results for be poised. Search instead for were+poised.

be poised

VERB

hang

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attach bend cover dangle decorate drape drift flap float hold hover lean pin remain stay up stick swing wave

STRONG

adhere beetle bow cling deck depend droop drop fasten fix flop furnish impend incline loll lop lower nail overhang project rest sag tack trail

WEAK

be fastened be in mid-air be loose be pendent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

detach remove straighten unfasten

STRONG

do let go loosen release rise

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But it’s the fact that he does upend, or seems to be poised to upend the profit center of Silicon Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Other sectors that had been hard-hit recently could also be poised for a sharp rebound, if Wednesday’s trading action is any indication.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Every character seems to be poised between undying affection and eternal enmity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Amazon.com stock could be poised for a much-needed boost, according to one Roth Capital analyst, who expects margins to improve, AWS to grow, and retail performance to strengthen with artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

And the sled itself seemed to be poised at the top of a long, extended mound that rose from the very land where he was.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry

be poised

Example Sentences

Related Words