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
Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
It’s long been used around east Asia as a health supplement, and is particularly prevalent in Korean hangover cures of which there are many.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
The purchase comes at a time when the Bay Area hotel market is reeling from an array of problems, including a post-coronavirus hangover, expiring loans that can’t be readily refinanced, and wobbly revenue levels.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Unwell Hydration with protein is yet another example of Cooper’s commitment to breaking boundaries within the high-performance, hydration and hangover cure drink category.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
To avoid a melatonin hangover, reduce your dosage.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
It’s long been used around east Asia as a health supplement, and is particularly prevalent in Korean hangover cures of which there are many.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
The purchase comes at a time when the Bay Area hotel market is reeling from an array of problems, including a post-coronavirus hangover, expiring loans that can’t be readily refinanced, and wobbly revenue levels.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Unwell Hydration with protein is yet another example of Cooper’s commitment to breaking boundaries within the high-performance, hydration and hangover cure drink category.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangover
Verb
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As recent legislation threatens to cut Medicaid access to millions of Americans, Erik Wexler joined several health system leaders in pressuring Congress to preserve funding and keep people insured.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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But this may be the first tech revolution that doesn’t vaporize the dinosaurs, the way mobile killed Nokia and threatened Microsoft, but grafts their DNA onto something new.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Most historians believe Gunness would first poison her suitors, then finish them with an ax or by bludgeoning — afterward dismembering the corpses and burying what remained.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Eight corpses were on the floor of kitchen dry storage.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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The only segment funded with these leftover dollars is the Rio Grande Valley Waterborne Barrier Project in Texas, a $96 million contract to build 17 miles of floating barrier along the Rio Grande near Brownsville.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And, major flooding occurred at two locations in Alaska as the remnants of Typhoon Halong arrived.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Breakker dragged Reigns’ carcass out of the remnants from the table to help set up Reed for the Tsunami.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the most effective vehicles for accomplishing all of this is a charitable remainder annuity trust, known as a CRAT.—
Andre Pennington,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The prediction of an above-average remainder of the season is based on a combination of factors, including warmer-than-average sea-surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Seas, and an active West African Monsoon.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Each scoop adds body and creaminess to smoothies and keeps you full until lunch without any chalky aftertaste or gritty texture.—
Olivia Tarantino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Team Europe may have made history at Bethpage Black, but their 15-13 Ryder Cup victory on American soil came with a bitter aftertaste.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to health disparities, the constant grind within the industry of recording, touring, filming, traveling, and lack of rest, are not a far cry from the hustle of everyday men who work tirelessly.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
15 Oct. 2025
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From delicious room service to luxury linens, booking a five-star hotel conjures feelings of rest and relaxation.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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And of those looking for jobs, 85% said remote work is the number one factor motivating them to apply for a job, even above salary and benefits and work-life balance.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Much to the dismay of Gen Z striving for success with a manageable work-life balance, CEOs are adamant that intense schedules are essential for anyone looking to make it in business.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Hangover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangover. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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