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)
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
But as the two brothers nurse their hangovers in Episode 6, more memories flood back.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
The people at Wor Flags have been planning their Wembley displays for weeks and, as long as the hangovers have subsided after their Saturday night out in central London’s Covent Garden district, a black-and-white Geordie choir will chant their way through the match.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Consumer spending was expected to drop off in January: There’s typically a post-holiday expenditure hangover to start the year; plus, last month’s retail sales data came in far below forecasts.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The hangovers, the memory loss of the previous nights, and the guilt and remorse that accompanied mornings after drinking stuck me in a shame spiral that my friends and loved ones did not seem to experience or understand.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
But as the two brothers nurse their hangovers in Episode 6, more memories flood back.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
The people at Wor Flags have been planning their Wembley displays for weeks and, as long as the hangovers have subsided after their Saturday night out in central London’s Covent Garden district, a black-and-white Geordie choir will chant their way through the match.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Consumer spending was expected to drop off in January: There’s typically a post-holiday expenditure hangover to start the year; plus, last month’s retail sales data came in far below forecasts.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 28 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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In the cave site on northern Malta, scientists found trace remnants of the roasted carcasses of red deer, tortoises and birds, as well as the remains of the marine life that once swarmed around Malta.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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This image, captured by a South African radio telescope named MeerKAT, also shows the ghostly, bubble-like remnants of supernovas that exploded over millennia.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Every minute spent on low-impact tasks is a minute not spent on growth, innovation, or rest.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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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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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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