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 hangover
Pete Sampson, New York Times, 11 July 2025
So there’s a bit of Michael Moore to Jerry’s missionary zeal, along with a bit of Ruby Ridge and Waco, as well as the hangover of the 2008 financial meltdown, when the banks were bailed out and the little people were hung out to dry.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 July 2025
If Emma Raducanu and Aryna Sabalenka provided Friday night Champagne Supernova viewing, Saturday’s afternoon session felt like a cloudy hangover.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
The city of hangover breakfast tacos, Barton Springs and a dating scene that's hotter and trickier than a Texas summer.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The anguish lacing through the satire-obsessed ’90s burns like a hangover, at the same time mocking and cherishing the inert residue of hope that history might keep moving forward.
—Alice Bolin
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Less bloating, hangovers and discomfort after those late nights.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 23 June 2025
The 49ers ended 2024 on a major slump, going 6-12, in what was clearly Super Bowl hangover from the previous year.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
And the promise of transformation fades into a post-hype hangover.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
The entire campaign felt like a hangover for one hell of a party the season prior.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 11 July 2025
So there’s a bit of Michael Moore to Jerry’s missionary zeal, along with a bit of Ruby Ridge and Waco, as well as the hangover of the 2008 financial meltdown, when the banks were bailed out and the little people were hung out to dry.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 July 2025
If Emma Raducanu and Aryna Sabalenka provided Friday night Champagne Supernova viewing, Saturday’s afternoon session felt like a cloudy hangover.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
The city of hangover breakfast tacos, Barton Springs and a dating scene that's hotter and trickier than a Texas summer.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The anguish lacing through the satire-obsessed ’90s burns like a hangover, at the same time mocking and cherishing the inert residue of hope that history might keep moving forward.
—Alice Bolin
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Less bloating, hangovers and discomfort after those late nights.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 23 June 2025
The 49ers ended 2024 on a major slump, going 6-12, in what was clearly Super Bowl hangover from the previous year.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
And the promise of transformation fades into a post-hype hangover.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangover
Verb
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Only the federal government could afford that, and earlier this year President Donald Trump threatened to shut down FEMA and make the states responsible for disaster relief.—
John Seabrook,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Trump earlier had threatened a 30% tariff on most EU imports, starting Aug. 1.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
Noun
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As for the roach corpses, two were under a bun rack.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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Kendrick is charged with tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Store leftover steak fajitas in airtight containers in the fridge up to 4 days.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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Here's how to make the best use of those leftover yolks, and how to store them to keep their quality high.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 July 2025
Noun
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For context, massive flooding in New York City was caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida (2021).—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Some parts of the state saw more than 20 inches of rain, with the National Weather Service (NWS) attributing the excessive moisture to remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, which formed the weekend prior.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to her payments, the television personality is financing the cost of Matteo's health insurance, speech therapy and remainder of his preschool education through the 2024-2025 year.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Reserve Luis Carrera to replace him for remainder of Rd. 1.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Everything has a little bit of sweetness, but also with a quite intense bitter aftertaste.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
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The oak influence fades gracefully, leaving a dry, slightly nutty aftertaste.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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If your back starts to sag, rest and reset to maintain proper form.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
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The Sixth, as the regiment was known, had experienced many months of warfare, and the men were ready for some rest.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Each society or jurisdiction will determine the right balance of these elements to achieve the overarching policy goals under a set of normative values.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Her look included an A-line poplin skirt with crisp pleats that create shape and volume and a simple white tank top, striking the perfect balance between polished and relaxed.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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“Hangover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangover. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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