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)
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Though the exact origins of the drink are somewhat murky, most cocktail historians credit the drink to actor George Jessel, who ordered it in 1927 to cure a hangover.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
There’s actually a sense of accomplishment rather than a hangover.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
These are drinks with structure and bite, made with the same balance and care as the boozy stuff, minus the hangover and the morning-after regret.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
This on top of the hangover from last year of various bugs seemingly addressed by the update itself.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Though the exact origins of the drink are somewhat murky, most cocktail historians credit the drink to actor George Jessel, who ordered it in 1927 to cure a hangover.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
There’s actually a sense of accomplishment rather than a hangover.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
These are drinks with structure and bite, made with the same balance and care as the boozy stuff, minus the hangover and the morning-after regret.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
Verb
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Deep divisions over the conflict in the Middle East threatened to tear the campus in two.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Justin Mesael Novoa, 21, was charged with making threatening interstate communications, including threats to assault or murder a federal law enforcement officer, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His family spent an agonizing week searching through morgues, hospitals and detention facilities before finally identifying his body among piles of corpses, also shown in the viral footage.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Gynae Kendall, 25, was charged Sunday with concealment of a human corpse.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The camp hatred of Barney is really a leftover 1960s counterculture jape.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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Made with a leftover ham bone, vegetables and split peas, the recipe reflects the kind of practical, nourishing cooking that stretches ingredients, improves with time and is rooted in family tradition.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Every corner of the island bears witness to physical remnants of the seven nations whose flags once crowned its edifices, giving visitors the impression of exploring a living history book still intact.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the recent study, researchers used ancient DNA remnants to reconstruct the bacterium's genome.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One of the risks of Netflix’s earlier cash-and-stock offer was that a remainder of the final payout to shareholders could fluctuate when WBD was ultimately sold.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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Working with tax strategists early allows for structuring opportunities that minimize liability, such as capital gains treatment, deferred compensation, or charitable remainder trusts.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There was definitely heat on the back end, especially in the aftertaste.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The aftertaste was almost as strong as the original taste.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My heart is then nearer to the dust, and to endless rest.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Research supports that neutrals provide a psychological anchor, a visual rest for the psyche.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Unlike earlier models limited to upper-body tasks, Helix 02 uses a single neural network to control walking, manipulation, and balance together, directly from raw sensor data.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dickerson and Stephens are both current on their car loans and working with National Debt Relief to reduce their credit card balances.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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