as in to threaten
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
as long as the possibility of having to move again was hanging over them, the family couldn't really settle in
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Recent Examples of hang (over)
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Magritte with a Hollywood hangover.
—Michael Slenske, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
But obviously, no hangover and no bad decisions.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Plows were able to stay ahead of the accumulation, and the main roads were mostly clear, aided by a hangover of warm temperatures from Thursday.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Noun
There’s a salary-cap hangover of the big contracts of Tua Tagovailoa and Bradley Chubb.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Magritte with a Hollywood hangover.
—Michael Slenske, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
But obviously, no hangover and no bad decisions.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Plows were able to stay ahead of the accumulation, and the main roads were mostly clear, aided by a hangover of warm temperatures from Thursday.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
Verb
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An extended strike threatened to disrupt the industry, which could ultimately drive up prices, said Jennifer Martin at Colorado State University’s animal sciences department.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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And that is totally threatened by these new technologies.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At least 33 bodies — including children and dismembered remains stuffed in sacks — were unearthed from a mass grave in western Kenya on Thursday, raising questions about whether the corpses were secretly moved from a hospital morgue.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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An investigation by Colorado's 12th Judicial District Attorney led to the indictment of the Costilla County sheriff and other former and current employees on Thursday on various charges, including assault and abuse of a corpse.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Freeze your leftovers for an even easier meal on a later date.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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To combat this scary new reality, Gilbert underwent 10 rounds of radiation to shrink the two leftover tumors in his brain.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2026
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That said, the Google Maps image clearly shows remnants of the former entrance.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Along with their official duties, Rockingham said the group also had time to visit some of Rome’s significant sites, from a number of famous old churches to some of the remnants of ancient Rome, like the Colosseum.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Socrates’ reply to Glaucon was complicated, taking up the whole remainder of this lengthy dialogue.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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Winner will serve remainder of term Whoever wins will fill the remainder of Hancock's term, which expires at the end of the year.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Our editors liked the creamy texture and balanced flavor of this frosting, that didn't leave any unappetizing aftertastes or grit.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The term, still in circulation, comes from the long aftertaste of Great Britain’s annexation of the Boer republics and the two South African Wars.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bold plans shine when rest gets equal respect.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Over the last few years, the Mets have maneuvered the rotation to be able to give him an extra day of rest between each start.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Today’s Libra full moon helps you to restore balance.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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And while the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved covering the overrun, most of which will come from the county's unrestricted fund balance, frustration is clearly building.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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