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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
Hydration and the hangover angle Fans of zebra striping also point to a next-morning payoff. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 Arsenal The pursuit of Vinicius Junior was so intoxicating that, perhaps unsurprisingly, its failure has resulted in something of a hangover. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 But for their guests, the Coach House Spa is the ultimate place to wash away a post-party hangover. — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 Curing the meeting hangover requires shifting our executive focus from calendar compliance to active energy management, just as David did. — Janine Schindler, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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
  • Continue reading … PARTY FOUL — Jeffries threatens consequences after Dem mutiny helps move anti-socialism bill.
    — , FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As part of the new guidance message, DHS threatened universities with legal consequences — including the revocation of their permission to enroll international students.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of threaten
Noun
  • His corpse was luridly blown up on a projector, streaming live on the Law&Crime YouTube channel, naked and dead.
    — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • So, Hedrick was convicted of misdemeanor abuse of a corpse, not for playing a role in Beason’s death.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of corpse
Noun
  • According to local urban lore, Shein began selling leftover garments and formed its early supply chains.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The leftover showers and thunderstorms from former Tropical Storm Dolly are still tracking west toward the Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas, but their chance to redevelop into another tropical depression or storm is low.
    — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of leftover
Noun
  • Dolly's remnants also bringing rain Elsewhere, the hurricane center is keeping an eye on whether the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly could develop again.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Dolly’s remnants are now just a surface trough of low pressure producing a disorganized area of showers and thunderstorms stretching from over portions of Hispaniola, the Turks and Caicos and southeastern Bahamas.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of remnant
Noun
  • The agreement would provide Warner's daughter with the majority remainder of the Warner Family Trust and estate but remains subject to court approval, Pamela Warner's attorneys said.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Former Stars coach Lorne Donaldson also will rejoin the team as interim director of coaching for remainder of the year.
    — Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of remainder
Noun
  • Plus, there’s no aftertaste and the smell is actually pleasant, unlike vinegar or a harsher cleaning solution.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026
  • However, these can occasionally leave an unpleasant aftertaste.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of aftertaste
Noun
  • In 2019, officials introduced a state-of-the-art recovery room under Arthur Ashe Stadium where players can go during their breaks for treatments and rest.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Pattaya born of the Vietnam War In calling in a port near Pattaya, the Lincoln is coming to a rest-and-relaxation spot made famous during the Vietnam War-era as a raucous destination for US servicemembers to unwind from the pressures of war.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • Now, one element of great balance is there’s not a ton of headliners, stars.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This balance prevents the charge pile-up that normally creates a dangerous electric-field spike when the transistor turns off.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of balance

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