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verb

Definition of hang (over)next
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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noun

as in corpse

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Recent Examples of hang (over)
Noun
The next day Nurse the hangover — or just have a refined day — with Afternoon Tea prepared by Bittersweet, including Irish soda bread, clams casino with Guinness cream and shamrock macarons. — Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025 Even before Trump took office, funding constraints and a long pandemic hangover had slowed polar research. — Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025 Momentum could fade, but the week off eliminates the likelihood of any Madison hangover. — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025 The hangover The root cause of the original bust is no mystery. — Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hang (over)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
  1. threaten
  2. corpse
  3. leftover
  4. remnant
  5. remainder
  6. aftertaste
  7. rest
  8. balance
Verb
  • 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
  • This was not the first time Alvarez and Almada had combined to threaten Uruguay, though.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of threaten
Noun
  • 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
  • Oh, and a corpse has just been discovered upstairs.
    — Tom Gliatto, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of corpse
Noun
  • Both nebulas are the leftover remnants from the last phase of a medium star like our sun.
    — Miguel Claro, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Save and freeze the leftover stock for soups, stews, sore throats, and more.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of leftover
Noun
  • The spark on the night of March 6 came from Alawite remnants of the Assad regime, who, from their coastal strongholds, launched attacks on Sunni security forces, reportedly killing 180 men in two hours.
    — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Because of Hurricane Helene’s rotation when remnants of the storm hit the region, much of the wildfire’s fuel is near those areas of the mountains.
    — Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of remnant
Noun
  • Any remainder can be carried forward to future years.
    — Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of remainder
Noun
  • The water also picks up a metallic aftertaste that is far from refreshing.
    — Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of aftertaste
Noun
  • 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
  • The midfielder has used the international break for rest and a full recovery from bone bruising to the right knee, sustained in the 2-0 win at Ipswich Town in the Premier League in mid-January. O’Riley, 24, has trained in recent days with a truncated first team group for head coach Fabian Hurzeler.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of rest
Noun
  • Balancing Acts: Motherhood, Leadership and Finding Joy When asked about creating balance in her demanding role, Hopkin is refreshingly candid.
    — Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of balance

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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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