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)
Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2025
In medical settings, it's used to treat poisoning, overdoses, high cholesterol, hangovers, and upset stomach.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
There’s also some hangover from Miami’s stunning and decisive exit from the Concacaf Champions Cup in the semifinals to a thoroughly impressive Vancouver Whitecaps side.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The next morning, Joe finds Chee back in his own trailer, treating his hangover with pickle juice.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
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
In medical settings, it's used to treat poisoning, overdoses, high cholesterol, hangovers, and upset stomach.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
There’s also some hangover from Miami’s stunning and decisive exit from the Concacaf Champions Cup in the semifinals to a thoroughly impressive Vancouver Whitecaps side.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The next morning, Joe finds Chee back in his own trailer, treating his hangover with pickle juice.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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That’s a major concern as US President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, throwing a spotlight on America’s dependence on critical drug supplies from abroad.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Aides played a propaganda video, and Trump held up a photograph of body bags which, according to Reuters, actually showed aid workers burying corpses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
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When a young family member takes over the business, ethics go out the window as corpses are defiled, organs are sold, gold teeth are pulled, and people are maybe even murdered.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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It’s been said that one man’s leftovers are another man’s steak dinner.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Perfect for meal prep, leftovers, taking food to a party, or hosting your own, Tupperware has always been a go-to brand.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Some of these dust particles may be the remnants of the countless tiny meteors that collide with Earth's atmosphere on a daily basis, while others were born of volcanic eruptions or pollution before getting carried high into the atmosphere.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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Netanyahu put all of his chips on Trump nonetheless—a wager that now threatens to cost the Israeli prime minister the remnants of his legacy.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 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 smokiness gently fades, leaving behind a dry, slightly spicy aftertaste.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Editors also appreciated it for its consistency and mouthfeel, which didn't leave an aftertaste and felt fresh all the way through.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Savina: Our Hotel Sages Signature Retreats are rooted in the belief that rest is revolutionary and that luxury doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Only one of his 10 starts so far has been made on the traditional four days of rest.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Spain's housing crisis highlights the delicate balance between tourism and residents, particularly in popular tourist destinations.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The record-setting balances, on their own, weren’t necessarily a troublesome indicator.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
1 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 7 Jun. 2025.
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