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)
Amelia Dhuga, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
These concessions are a symptom of a COVID-era capital hangover.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
This on top of the hangover from last year of various bugs seemingly addressed by the update itself.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Though the exact origins of the drink are somewhat murky, most cocktail historians credit the drink to actor George Jessel, who ordered it in 1927 to cure a hangover.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Mr Eazi From the best roadside bars in Accra to the coolest clubs in Kampala—and second-to-none hangover food in Lagos.
—Amelia Dhuga, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
These concessions are a symptom of a COVID-era capital hangover.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
This on top of the hangover from last year of various bugs seemingly addressed by the update itself.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Though the exact origins of the drink are somewhat murky, most cocktail historians credit the drink to actor George Jessel, who ordered it in 1927 to cure a hangover.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
Verb
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Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear program and over Tehran's crackdown on nationwide protests.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The fitness of the second and third generations is threatened by the very privilege they are born into.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The corpse abuse revelations spurred changes to Colorado’s lax funeral home regulations.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The world outside Silo residents have little idea what's outside, because their video feed shows nothing but scrub, dead trees, and the corpses of deceased cleaners — everything else is obscured by the incline strategically placed around the entrance to the bunker.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For an easy meal or leftovers lunch, add a flaky piece of salmon to this pasta salad and dinner is served!—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Over the same period, corporate profits, or the leftover cash used to grow a business or pay owners, have been on the rise, reaching nearly 12% of the share of gross domestic income in the third quarter, up from 6%.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As more and more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched into Earth orbit, some researchers are beginning to calculate the chances that people on the surface could be struck by the incoming remnants of these spacecraft reentering the atmosphere.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The stellar remnant will contract to form a white dwarf, and while the planetary nebula will fade after perhaps 20,000 years, the white dwarf will continue to shine for many trillions of years before fading out.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 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
Noun
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In general the editors gave it a low ranking, citing a lack of flavor and a strong aftertaste.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Medium-dark roasts often have a somewhat bitter aftertaste.—
Emily Santora,
Health,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And don’t forget to fit in at least one to two days a week of rest or active recovery (with low-intensity movement, like yoga or a gentle walk).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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Several short daily play sessions followed by a meal mimics the hunt-eat-rest cycle, and does wonders for a cat’s physical and emotional well-being.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For residents like Christina Doyle, the goal isn’t to shut visitors out altogether, but to find a balance between access and preservation.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The event will, in particular, monitor several metrics, including motion control, dynamic balance, and impact resistance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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