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)
Andrés Soto, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Agriculture, where the hangover from a four-year spree of bidding up land prices is coming home with a vengeance, is in particularly bad shape.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the Rangers got caught up in a two-year hangover from their World Series win.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
What that means for cardholders Holiday debt hangover?
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
But no party comes without at least one hangover.
—Andrés Soto, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Agriculture, where the hangover from a four-year spree of bidding up land prices is coming home with a vengeance, is in particularly bad shape.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the Rangers got caught up in a two-year hangover from their World Series win.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
What that means for cardholders Holiday debt hangover?
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hang (over)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
Verb
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The person said Mays presented himself as a professional gambler and allegedly threatened to take away the tipster’s child if the person exposed his activities.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The American-Israeli military campaign set off a series of attacks and counterattacks that have hit or threatened several Gulf nations.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors dropped seven other charges in a plea deal, including two counts of hiding a corpse and theft.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Models were also asked to pose as corpses in crime scenes, to personify eating disorders and addictions that models might have.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The compact pouch unfolds into a surprisingly roomy tote that can handle everything from leftovers and wet ponchos to last-minute Disney souvenirs on the way back to your resort.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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There should be soft conditions and powder leftovers in the morning.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When assessing which military is responsible for a particular strike – in any conflict – CNN typically obtains images of the remnants of the weapons used in the attack and provides these to munitions experts so that their provenance can be assessed.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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For the remnants of the Iranian regime—and, especially, the hard-line members of the Revolutionary Guard, who control much of the state’s weaponry—the strategy is clear.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 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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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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As Sleep Awareness Week (March 8–14) shines a spotlight on the importance of rest, many families are realizing just how hard quality sleep can be to come by.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Italy starter Michael Lorenzen allowed two hits in 4 2/3 scoreless innings to keep the Americans off balance.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Techa Tungateja/Getty Images Elevated living costs, growing credit card balances and lingering financial strain from the past few years have pushed many borrowers to reconsider their debt strategies right now.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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