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)
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2026
Alternating alcoholic drinks with water can reduce total alcohol consumption, improve hydration and reduce hangover symptoms.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Electroclash emerged in the long hangover of ’90s rave culture, and Miss Kittin was administering the IV fluids.
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Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
23 May 2026
There’s also a strange emotional hangover lingering beneath all the excitement.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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Noun
After being out, rehydrating again, taking a cool shower, and avoiding alcohol later that day can reduce symptoms associated with a sun hangover.
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Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
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
Electroclash emerged in the long hangover of ’90s rave culture, and Miss Kittin was administering the IV fluids.
—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
23 May 2026
There’s also a strange emotional hangover lingering beneath all the excitement.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
Verb
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Trump has threatened more military action if Tehran continues to launch strikes.
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
Noun
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The family project is interrupted by the appearance of a corpse – that of an annoying neighbor (played by John Carroll Lynch) with a habit of buzzing his woodchipper in the middle of the family’s filmmaking efforts.
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One concern of mine was corpses.
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Make the meat one night, then use the leftovers for a peanut noodle dish the next evening.
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Van Nunen had asked Jake to bring in some leftovers from his last meal before the reaction.
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In addition to remnants of textile production, the Søften dig turned up silver scraps, coins and pearls that testify to trade and economic activity in the region.
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In what is now the desert Southwest, Velarde was born among the remnants of the Spanish empire and lived under the flags of Mexico and Texas; briefly, the Confederacy, though his family opposed it; and finally, under the stars and stripes of the United States of America.
Noun
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Buckle up for a newsy remainder of the term.
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.
Noun
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All in all, a good meal that leaves no bitter aftertaste.
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There’s no strange aftertaste, no fishy flavor, and no texture issues.
Noun
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The Porsche ultimately came to a rest on the roadway and caught fire.
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Non-sleep deep rest, or NSDR, is a term coined by neuroscientist Andrew Huberman.
Noun
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The shape of the heel with a wider base provides more support, providing significantly more stability, balance, and weight distribution than traditional slim or stiletto heels.
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Globally, the top concern is work-life balance, specifically when job demands consistently exceed the time and energy workers have to meet them.
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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