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)
Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Even before Trump took office, funding constraints and a long pandemic hangover had slowed polar research.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Momentum could fade, but the week off eliminates the likelihood of any Madison hangover.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The hangover The root cause of the original bust is no mystery.
—Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The next day Nurse the hangover — or just have a refined day — with Afternoon Tea prepared by Bittersweet, including Irish soda bread, clams casino with Guinness cream and shamrock macarons.
—Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Even before Trump took office, funding constraints and a long pandemic hangover had slowed polar research.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Momentum could fade, but the week off eliminates the likelihood of any Madison hangover.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The hangover The root cause of the original bust is no mystery.
—Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
Verb
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Instead, tariffs threaten to increase prices and create shortages of certain generic medications, which account for a vast majority of U.S. prescriptions.—
Rebecca Robbins,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lago responded by threatening legal action against Corben.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With just two episodes left, 1923 weeds out its ensemble cast to the tune of seven fresh corpses.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Matthew’s account of the empty tomb, followed by ever more elaborate resurrection narratives, serves, Pagels suggests, both to address the practical difficulties of reclaiming the bodies of the executed and to counter skeptical claims that Jesus’ corpse had simply been stolen.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cleaning your device is similar to cleaning an air fryer or toaster oven—you’ll need to wipe down the interior and remove any leftover food from the trays.—
Jordan Liberty Phillips,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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No fancy graphics, only simple manipulation of clumps of falling blocks to fill gaps in the leftover spaces at the bottom of a well.—
Henk Rogers,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Because of Hurricane Helene’s rotation when remnants of the storm hit the region, much of the wildfire’s fuel is near those areas of the mountains.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2025
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The spark on the night of March 6 came from Alawite remnants of the Assad regime, who, from their coastal strongholds, launched attacks on Sunni security forces, reportedly killing 180 men in two hours.—
Dominique Soguel,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) offer a dual advantage: donors receive tax deductions while maintaining an income stream.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The monthly chart shows headwinds that paint a less favorable picture for remainder of the year.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The trio of moments around the green shifted the lingering aftertaste of Torrey Pines a few weeks ago, when Finau missed the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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The water also picks up a metallic aftertaste that is far from refreshing.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Textile fiber choices at every layer of the bed can determine whether a sleeper experiences a comfortable or restless night’s rest.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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The midfielder has used the international break for rest and a full recovery from bone bruising to the right knee, sustained in the 2-0 win at Ipswich Town in the Premier League in mid-January. O’Riley, 24, has trained in recent days with a truncated first team group for head coach Fabian Hurzeler.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Finding the right balance of position is proving tricky, so too the suitable impetus when on the ball.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Credit card debt hits another record high Total credit card balances in the U.S. Q1 2018–Q4 2024 The line chart shows total quarterly credit card balances in the U.S. from Q1 2018 through Q4 2024.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
2 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 9 Apr. 2025.
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