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)
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Magritte with a Hollywood hangover.
—Michael Slenske, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
But obviously, no hangover and no bad decisions.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Plows were able to stay ahead of the accumulation, and the main roads were mostly clear, aided by a hangover of warm temperatures from Thursday.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Noun
There’s a salary-cap hangover of the big contracts of Tua Tagovailoa and Bradley Chubb.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Magritte with a Hollywood hangover.
—Michael Slenske, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
But obviously, no hangover and no bad decisions.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Plows were able to stay ahead of the accumulation, and the main roads were mostly clear, aided by a hangover of warm temperatures from Thursday.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
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Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Then, guards who worked for the contractor Critical Response Strategies began taunting detainees, threatening to enter the cage where immigrants were held.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Authorities have recovered 23,000 corpses, but tens of thousands remain buried in mass graves.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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John said he was asked to provide a truck to carry the corpses of the president’s security detail in case any died in the plot.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Keep your leftovers fresh and easy to enjoy with Pizza Pack.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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After cleaning, use a second cloth dampened with plain water to wipe away any leftover soap.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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History buffs can venture to the remnants of the Todd House, believed to be part of the Underground Railroad.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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What comes to auction in May are the remnants of that discipline.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
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Our editors liked the creamy texture and balanced flavor of this frosting, that didn't leave any unappetizing aftertastes or grit.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The term, still in circulation, comes from the long aftertaste of Great Britain’s annexation of the Boer republics and the two South African Wars.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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With the moody Moon entering your 12th House of Solitude, your inner world asks for rest, reflection, and soft attention to thoughts that normally rush by.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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This rotation gives Orlando’s regular starters critical rest before resuming league play this weekend.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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Wilson made a diving stop on Andrew McCutchen's grounder up the middle in the second, spun and made an off-balance throw to first for the out while falling on the outfield grass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Workers will have up to 30 days after the shutdown ends and back pay is restored to pay outstanding balances.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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