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verb

Definition of hang (over)next
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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noun

as in corpse

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Recent Examples of hang (over)
Noun
After being out, rehydrating again, taking a cool shower, and avoiding alcohol later that day can reduce symptoms associated with a sun hangover. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026 Ultimately, though, these numbers are more like a course correction, a return to some semblance of normalcy after the hangover of a post-COVID hiring spree. — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026 Alternating alcoholic drinks with water can reduce total alcohol consumption, improve hydration and reduce hangover symptoms. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 Capital Economics said the de-escalation buys African policymakers a bit of wiggle room to manage the prolonged economic hangover of the US-Iran war. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang (over)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
  1. threaten
  2. corpse
  3. leftover
  4. remnant
  5. remainder
  6. aftertaste
  7. rest
  8. balance
Verb
  • The caller reported that a family member was threatening them.
    — Nathan Pilling July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • In the weeks since Fable 5 and Mythos 5 were forced out of commission, industry leaders and experts became increasingly worried that the ad-hoc ban would threaten America’s AI lead against China.
    — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 1 July 2026
Definition of threaten
Noun
  • Watkins has been charged with a felony count of delivery of narcotics and a misdemeanor count of abuse of a corpse.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • The viruses trigger the same type of disease and are spread via the same methods — contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person, or the preparation of an infected corpse for traditional burials.
    — Helen Branswell, STAT, 30 June 2026
Definition of corpse
Noun
  • Make the meat one night, then use the leftovers for a peanut noodle dish the next evening.
    — Becca Jacobs, Washington Post, 29 June 2026
  • Van Nunen had asked Jake to bring in some leftovers from his last meal before the reaction.
    — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of leftover
Noun
  • Although astronomers are pretty sure there is a neutron star in the heart of the remnant based on indirect evidence, no pulsar radio emissions have yet been detected.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 6 July 2026
  • But beyond these genetic remnants, the exact nature of any interactions between our species and Neanderthals is much more of a mystery.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Definition of remnant
Noun
  • Buckle up for a newsy remainder of the term.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Definition of remainder
Noun
  • 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, 26 June 2026
  • Customers and early reviews frequently note the absence of chalky aftertaste or bloating—outcomes the brand attributes to its ingredient choices and in-house production focus for quality control.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of aftertaste
Noun
  • To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
  • Increasingly, however, many are embracing a different definition—one that includes rest, healing, preventative care, joy, and self-investment.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • From entry-level IEMs to high-end studio headphones, the system is designed to enhance clarity, balance and translation across almost every listening system, unlocking their full potential for accurate, consistent monitoring.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of balance

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