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 Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
But expect to spend about $150, or possibly more, and at least 30 minutes for the hangover helper.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
They’re marketed as providing a buzz without the downside of a hangover.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, recurring dreams that are upsetting can leave you with an emotional hangover the next day.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In particular, the hangover-worthy omurice and genuinely tasty Kyushu tonkatsu shio ramen with black garlic.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
But expect to spend about $150, or possibly more, and at least 30 minutes for the hangover helper.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
They’re marketed as providing a buzz without the downside of a hangover.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, recurring dreams that are upsetting can leave you with an emotional hangover the next day.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Several analysts see the spending commitments as overtures to U.S. President Donald Trump, whose tariffs threaten to roil supply chains and raise costs for the technology industry.—
Zaheer Kachwala and Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, saltwater in the Mississippi River advanced dangerously close to New Orleans, threatening the city's water supply and sending the city into a state of emergency.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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White dwarfs, conversely, are the cosmic corpses of smaller stars with masses more in line with that of the sun.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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In Wisconsin, the teen faces nine felony charges, including two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of hiding a corpse, according to online court records and a Waukesha County criminal complaint filed in late March.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Store leftover baked casserole tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to three days.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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Setting aside the threat of becoming spider food, for a bone collector caterpillar, a web is actually a great place to snack on the arachnid’s leftovers, such as a beetle’s wings or a fly’s soft tissue.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, the comet’s remnant is still visible and will be for a few weeks, according to experts.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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The space projectile was later identified as a remnant of a battery pallet thrown out of the International Space Station three years earlier.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Mikal Bridges started, played a ceremonial, singular minute to preserve his perfect attendance streak, then hit the bench for remainder of the afternoon.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Nine days into the season, Popovich suffered a mild stroke that would keep him off the bench for its remainder.—
Mike Monroe,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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In some ways, Little Witch Academia functions as a guilt-free Harry Potter alternative, giving viewers the sparkling delight of a magical academy without the bitter transphobic aftertaste.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2024
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Those who experience side effects like nausea, diarrhea, or a fishy aftertaste may be signs that fish oil isn’t well-tolerated.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Cooper was good about giving Vasilevskiy, who has one Vezina (2018-19), one Conn Smythe (2021) and a pair of Cup rings to his credit, sufficient rest as Jonas Johansson made 18 starts.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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At the time, a rep for the band told media outlets that Starkey was advised to take blood thinners for two weeks and rest to prevent additional clots.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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All in-tire installations include free roadside assistance and road hazard protection for four years as well as lifetime tire balance, rotation, and flat repair.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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On balance this leads to a more stable, efficient, cheaper, and cleaner power grid.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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