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)
Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
An extensive menu of IV therapies can tackle weight loss, hangovers and longevity.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Lots of busy urban professionals who nurse hangovers on weekends swear by this style.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Maybe something small, like being able to pretend my hangovers are the flu without anyone questioning me.
—Christine Murphy, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Risk-aversion may be a lingering hangover effect from the pandemic.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
An extensive menu of IV therapies can tackle weight loss, hangovers and longevity.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Lots of busy urban professionals who nurse hangovers on weekends swear by this style.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Maybe something small, like being able to pretend my hangovers are the flu without anyone questioning me.
—Christine Murphy, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
Verb
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Pryor is the Delray Beach city employee who sought whistleblower protection after claiming that she was threatened with the loss of her job by City Commissioner Rob Long.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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And the Knicks did threaten as Boston’s offensive production tailed off over the final two quarters.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Look down and see the five little roach corpses and six live roaches on the ground in the bar and the other three on the ground in kitchen storage.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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Every morning, prisoners lined up for inspection alongside the corpses of those who had died in the night heaped in a pile next to them.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
Noun
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For a few years, until 1968, the Legislature added both district and borough-wide seats, but since then, only borough-wide judgeships have been added, as the vastly unequal districts were just leftovers that kept hanging around.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
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Barry leans heavily on old clips of his writing to fill this book up, and that’s fine, but near the end the bag of leftovers grows soggy.—
Dwight Garner,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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While the boosters included parachutes allowing them to be recovered and reused, the fuel tank was designed to disintegrate during its atmospheric reentry along a ballistic trajectory ensuring any remnants landed in the Indian or Pacific Oceans.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
15 May 2025
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In a place as old and majestic as Rome, even the mundane can contain fascinating remnants of history.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Just four songs in, Tesfaye’s failing voice necessitated the cancelation of the gig’s remainder.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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Mikal Bridges started, played a ceremonial, singular minute to preserve his perfect attendance streak, then hit the bench for remainder of the afternoon.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their tequila is clean, vibrant, and made with 100% organic agave that gives it a fresh, authentic flavor without the harsh aftertaste.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In some ways, Little Witch Academia functions as a guilt-free Harry Potter alternative, giving viewers the sparkling delight of a magical academy without the bitter transphobic aftertaste.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Even as a therapist, Luke admits to grappling with shame around rest.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Oilers at Golden Knights 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Edmonton can also clinch the series and some rest here.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Understanding and respecting your partner’s preferred method of recharging is essential for emotional balance within the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Midrange and pro options like the Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Nikon Z 8 have larger bodies and grips for better balance with larger lenses.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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