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)
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Speaking of hangovers, having kept an eye on the activities of the Crystal Palace players following their FA Cup final win, Wolverhampton Wanderers might fancy their chances against them on Tuesday night.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 19 May 2025
There was no sign of a championship hangover at Barclays Center on Saturday afternoon.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
The recipe to overcome what was starting to look like a championship hangover was to add a little spice.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But in the wake of the Oct. 7 tragedy and everything that’s come since, their hangovers feel like death.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Speaking of hangovers, having kept an eye on the activities of the Crystal Palace players following their FA Cup final win, Wolverhampton Wanderers might fancy their chances against them on Tuesday night.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 19 May 2025
There was no sign of a championship hangover at Barclays Center on Saturday afternoon.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
The recipe to overcome what was starting to look like a championship hangover was to add a little spice.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
Verb
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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But those houses are increasingly threatened by wildfire, floods and heat.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
Noun
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However, a giant, grotesque monster burst through the door, toward the corpse.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2025
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Over time, as the powder solidified and the corpses decomposed, mass graves in the form of random white hills became a fixture of this landscape.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The small pieces of compressed woody leftovers, like sawdust, are used in everything from home heating to grilling.—
Tom Brown,
Wired News,
14 June 2025
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For someone who works from home and doesn’t own a microwave, that nonstick pan was my leftovers’ best friend.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 June 2025
Noun
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He was surrounded by the remnants of war and hardship: a rough neighborhood in which dominance and toughness served him well.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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This skybridge, just off Park Avenue, is also a remnant of a building designed for another purpose: to shield famous daughters from the prying eyes of the Upper East Side.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
3 June 2025
Noun
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From there, players stick to Abby's perspective for nearly the entire remainder of the game.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Another gift that generates regular income is the charitable remainder trust.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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The finish is medium-length, clean, and refreshing with a lingering gentle warmth and a smooth aftertaste.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The texture is like a shortbread cookie and there is an undeniable butterscotch aftertaste that reminded me of classic butterscotch candies.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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May will move back and get six days of rest before starting Monday in San Diego.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Her ballerina background, however, is fairly extraneous, even with De Armas made to stare solemnly at that blasted music box during her rare moments of rest.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Noun
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After Appeals Court Pauses Ruling While the bolster gives support and balance to the knife, the lightness of the bolster-free Japanese knives offers ergonomic benefits.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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That balance of old and young spirits yields a palate that leads with sweet vanilla and cherry notes and ends with baking spice and ripe apple, a must try for Japanese-whisky fans.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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