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
Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Even a thaw in trade relations may not shake this hangover right away.
—Joseph Hostetler, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
To avoid a melatonin hangover, reduce your dosage.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Last Call is packed with a bunch of ingredients that are meant to counteract hangover symptoms—B Vitamins for energy, for example—but the main active ingredient is DHM.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Could the long playoffs be having a hangover effect because of less time for recovery and transfer evaluation?
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Even a thaw in trade relations may not shake this hangover right away.
—Joseph Hostetler, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
To avoid a melatonin hangover, reduce your dosage.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Last Call is packed with a bunch of ingredients that are meant to counteract hangover symptoms—B Vitamins for energy, for example—but the main active ingredient is DHM.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangover
Verb
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The second-biggest party in South Africa’s government proposed an end to Black economic empowerment laws, a move that threatens to upend the country’s shaky coalition.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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But as the work stoppage drags on and the strikers face losing everything, friends become enemies, families are divided, and the very future of this typical mid-American town is threatened.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The character was loosely inspired by Ed Gein, a real serial killer and grave robber from Wisconsin who dug up corpses and used their bones and skin to make everything from clothing to furniture and even silverware.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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And the mass graves of corpses evicted from San Francisco cemeteries a century ago.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Even small pieces of space junk (for example, leftover or broken pieces from space launches or nonfunctioning satellites) can have catastrophic effects.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to three months.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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In remembrance, Collins carved a sliver of the Jackson pediment into tiny rose petals and scattered them around the remnant.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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By developing a new theoretical relation describing just how compact neutron stars — which are the remnants of massive stars that have gone supernova — can get, researchers have found a way to test the properties of nuclear physics under very extreme conditions.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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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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Another favorite is Evian, from France, and Fiji, a popular dessert choice thanks to its slightly sweet aftertaste.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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For those with more discerning taste buds, there is no metallic aftertaste and zero chemical concerns.—
Clay Abney,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Getting enough rest supports your teen’s immune system, mood, and focus, making sleep a true priority for their health and well-being.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
22 Oct. 2025
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Citing popular demand for its regular sandwich menu, Mudgie’s will give its brunch menu on Sunday a rest and instead will offer its full menu.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Subtle hints of vanilla bean and cocoa add sweetness and balance to the scent profile, and its black jar goes with just about anything.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The remaining balance would be paid directly to Black folk once a year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Hangover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangover. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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