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)
Abigail Adams, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Our whirlwind day ended at Bardo’s coastal-Italian restaurant, Saint Bibiana (named for the patron saint of hangovers), accessed once again by a lift.
—Frances MacDougall, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
Knowing your limits is a key factor in preventing hangovers and symptoms of anxiety during a hangover.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Wells Fargo also predicts an inflation hangover, with high interest rates and prices pressuring affordability.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile, Stacey woke up with a nasty hangover from the night prior.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Our whirlwind day ended at Bardo’s coastal-Italian restaurant, Saint Bibiana (named for the patron saint of hangovers), accessed once again by a lift.
—Frances MacDougall, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
Knowing your limits is a key factor in preventing hangovers and symptoms of anxiety during a hangover.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Wells Fargo also predicts an inflation hangover, with high interest rates and prices pressuring affordability.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
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At Columbia University in New York, demonstrations against the war, while mostly peaceful, also led to the occupation and vandalizing of buildings and what many Jewish students described as a threatening antisemitic atmosphere on campus.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Shortly before his death, A.B. confronted Lilly in his office and threatened to expose her for misappropriating funds, illegally securing contracts, trading favors with different vendors and sneaking individuals into the White House.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The preposterous plot begins with the band of brothers (and savvy sisters, too) in search of an unclaimed corpse, disguising it as a Royal Marine officer, and creating a fictional persona to make their ruse credible.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Oh, and a corpse has just been discovered upstairs.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Both nebulas are the leftover remnants from the last phase of a medium star like our sun.—
Miguel Claro,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Save and freeze the leftover stock for soups, stews, sore throats, and more.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Syria violence Armed men loyal to the Syrian government carried out field executions and spoke of purifying the country, according to eyewitnesses and video, providing a gruesome picture of a crackdown against remnants of the former Assad regime that spiraled into communal killings.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Toss outdoor pillows made with colorful fabric remnants on top to make a cozy seating area.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Any remainder can be carried forward to future years.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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My generation's ability to remember phone numbers is a bit of a coccyx – the vestigial remainder of a structure no longer required.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The water also picks up a metallic aftertaste that is far from refreshing.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
10 Mar. 2025
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Good merlot is certainly possible, and let Broadside’s be exhibit A, with its plummy, minty flavor and pleasantly bitter aftertaste.—
Eric Asimov,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Was the extra day of rest all the Leafs needed to bounce back?—
Omar White,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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This is a new era, with better scheduling rules and tech-savvy organizations that monitor every player’s activity level to find ways to get the most rest possible.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Red carpet correspondent Zainab Jiwa has struck the perfect balance between fandom and high fashion at some of the biggest TV and film premieres.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The molecules then freeze, forming dust grains and thus establishing a balance between depletion and replenishment.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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