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)
Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
The holiday hangover always extends to sneakers in making January a slower month for releases, but just as assured is the February rebound.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Mr Eazi From the best roadside bars in Accra to the coolest clubs in Kampala—and second-to-none hangover food in Lagos.
—Amelia Dhuga, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
These concessions are a symptom of a COVID-era capital hangover.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
What that means for cardholders Holiday debt hangover?
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
The holiday hangover always extends to sneakers in making January a slower month for releases, but just as assured is the February rebound.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Mr Eazi From the best roadside bars in Accra to the coolest clubs in Kampala—and second-to-none hangover food in Lagos.
—Amelia Dhuga, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
These concessions are a symptom of a COVID-era capital hangover.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
Verb
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But the weight of the system, the control, the submission to husband, pastor, church, Jesus Christ and God, let alone the demands on women and children, threatened to crush her.—
Rachel Clarke,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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While Miami struggled to threaten, the 20-year-old Martínez appeared once again to be the biggest beneficiary of Dos Santos’s ascension in the wake of Steve Cherundolo’s four-year run as head coach.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That same day, Maxwell Anderson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse, and arson.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Behold his corpse presented in front of two enormous piles of bottles, as green and resplendent as Christmas trees.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The weekly grocery bill has been around $500 with both kids living at home, and the family usually orders delivery twice a week, rotating between Chinese and Indian food, which typically costs $70, including leftovers.—
Eliza Shapiro,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the morning, simply shake out the excess and use a handheld vacuum to remove any leftover residue.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And within that galaxy, not only will stars live-and-die, and not only will star-formation cease once all of the gas has been consumed, but gravitational interactions will eject most of those stellar corpses, as well as the planet remnants that orbit them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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These soon give way to montages, collages, and montages of collages, each aimed at transforming tangible remnants of memory, like photographs, into abstract depictions of a life lived.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Socrates’ reply to Glaucon was complicated, taking up the whole remainder of this lengthy dialogue.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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Winner will serve remainder of term Whoever wins will fill the remainder of Hancock's term, which expires at the end of the year.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Editors also appreciated it for its consistency and mouthfeel, which didn't leave an aftertaste and felt fresh all the way through.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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There’s no shortage of stylish craft here and much to enjoy in the performances, but ultimately, Rosebush Pruning is too glib to work, leaving only an acrid aftertaste.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, there are no center cupholders, fold down arm rests, air vents, or USB ports in the rear seats, meaning passengers will need to rely on the driver or front seat passenger for assistance with air and charging.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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Your doctor can pinpoint the issue and then guide you toward treatment for better rest.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Broccoli, cauliflower, artichoke, endive, dandelion, cabbage, and chicory contain bitter compounds that stimulate bile production, which supports fat digestion, waste elimination, and hormonal balance—indirectly helping manage acid load.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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These cause businessmen and women to confuse their own arguments about international trade and external balances almost beyond reason.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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