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)
Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
But the hangover from the shutdown is proving tough to shift.
—Paula Ramon, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional hangover cures that simply alleviate symptoms, unbuzzd takes a proactive approach by helping the body process alcohol more efficiently.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The 49ers are still trying to get over a massive Super Bowl hangover.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Contrast therapy doesn't necessarily tout itself as a hangover remedy.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
But the hangover from the shutdown is proving tough to shift.
—Paula Ramon, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional hangover cures that simply alleviate symptoms, unbuzzd takes a proactive approach by helping the body process alcohol more efficiently.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The 49ers are still trying to get over a massive Super Bowl hangover.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
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Even as Trump and other Republicans have threatened some of that coverage, Kennedy has remained mum.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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And those agents can actually ruin deals — like the one who tried to negotiate a price down by insulting the home, which turned off her sellers, or another who threatened a sale by going on vacation instead of signing papers at a closing.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Case closed, with what’s left of Sofia’s car and Sal Maroni’s whole corpse lying in the rubble for good measure.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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The sight of Till’s mutilated and decomposed corpse at his open-casket funeral galvanized the civil-rights movement.Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Skipping next-day leftovers for eating red curry at a Thai restaurant.Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024
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And if the prospect of eating the same dinner five days in a row doesn't entice you, try getting creative with making other kinds of food with your leftover ingredients.London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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The folded piece of paper in his wallet was perhaps the most pregnant and inscrutable remnant of all.Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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In geological terms, the hoodoos and holes in the walls are remnants from 50 million years ago when the area was a lake surrounded by rock walls.Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
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Following the 2017 Grammys, Adele once again disappeared from the public eye, staying out of sight for most of the decade’s remainder.Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
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There are many types of irrevocable trusts, including the popular charitable remainder trust.Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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In 2010, the women in black, Suzie Bates (37) and captain Sophie Devine (35) were also left with a bitter aftertaste as the team failed to chase a low-scoring final against the Aussies.Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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The Tequila is smooth and rich, with notes of vanilla, oak, and caramel, finishing with a hint of spice and a warm aftertaste.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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On average, the racers got 12.4 minutes of rest at the end of each lap, with a range from 1.1 minutes (cutting it close!) to 25.8 minutes.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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With your head and neck neutral, let your arms rest by your sides with palms facing in.Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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The company has convertible notes payable and notes payable in default, with a total balance of $1,041,172 and $1,090,298, respectively.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Cocktails are typically about balance: sweet and tart, bitter and sweet, strong and weak.Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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