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)
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The Seahawks, meanwhile, could send an early message about avoiding any kind of Super Bowl hangover.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Alternate alcohol with water, seltzer, or mocktails and nonalcoholic drinks, which can help support your hydration, help reduce total alcohol intake, improve sleep, and reduce the risk of a hangover.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 5 May 2026
Matching up with the Thunder again only exacerbated the emotional hangover.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
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Noun
As expected, Tuesday’s report showed an unusually high spike in housing prices that was effectively a methodology hangover from the most recent federal government shutdown.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The Seahawks, meanwhile, could send an early message about avoiding any kind of Super Bowl hangover.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Alternate alcohol with water, seltzer, or mocktails and nonalcoholic drinks, which can help support your hydration, help reduce total alcohol intake, improve sleep, and reduce the risk of a hangover.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 5 May 2026
Matching up with the Thunder again only exacerbated the emotional hangover.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
Verb
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While up is threatening to replace down, the cow is preparing to jump over the moon.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The guests—including Kate Middleton and Peter's cousin Prince William—shielded their fancy dress with umbrellas, as the skies threatened to open.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
Noun
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When the coffin was finally uncovered, the two women found Nate's corpse.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The funerals often last multiple days and rituals can involve washing the body and sitting with or sleeping beside the corpse.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Noun
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After each print, the machine washes the leftover pigment from its gears, turning the once distinctly red and blue dyes into an oozing purple liquid.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The food prep area also reportedly lacked an effective pest control program, with flies and gnats crawling on empty food bowls and hovering over leftover apple cores left on a prep table.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Yi’s studio is filled with the remnants of her works.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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There are several Star City tourism companies that offer packages to take an excursion to Moscow or have an extended stay in this strange remnant of another age.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These character endnotes, whether they’re read as youthful naiveté or an insulting interpretation of youthful naiveté, contribute to the finale’s bitter aftertaste.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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Garnished with a Sour Punch Straw, half a strawberry, a cherry and chamoy sauce, the aftertaste of liquor is overpowered by the cold, smooth texture of the treat.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Mild symptoms can often be managed with rest, fluids and over-the-counter pain relievers.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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One notable aspect of sleepmaxxing is that those who dig in tend to view sleep more as a performance tool than as a period of rest.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The service The service strikes an ideal balance between polished and personal, all without being overly stuffy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rocco’s of Roc Beach claimed the crown in the Queens Best Pizza Competition, thanks to its coal brick oven, which lends each slice the perfect balance of crisp and smoky.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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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. 2026.
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