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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
No one has ever enjoyed a hangover like New York in the aftermath of an NBA title. — Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 June 2026 The city still has a collective happy hangover from Saturday’s spontaneous public celebrations. — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 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 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 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 tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of threaten
Noun
  • Once the story gathers everyone into the house and lets the mayhem start in earnest, an overall feeling of Gothic grimness and rotting-corpse griminess takes hold.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026
  • Private equity profits by killing companies to sell their corpses.
    — Robert Niles, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
Definition of corpse
Noun
  • Foreign Tongues was built around leftover material from the Hackney Diamonds sessions, and the two albums are such mirror images of one another that they may as well have been released together, Use Your Illusion-style.
    — Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
  • For the main course, don’t be afraid to order two dishes and make plans for leftovers.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of leftover
Noun
  • There’s a lot of personal stakes in this setup for Aang, whose arc in the original series was always defined by his grief as the last remnant of a dead culture.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 July 2026
  • In 2022, Greenpeace’s investigative journalism arm, Unearthed, found the charred remnants of footwear and clothing from Clarks, Diesel, Michael Kors, Next, Nike, Ralph Lauren and Reebok at five brick kiln clusters.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of remnant
Noun
  • Even factoring in the slightly more affordable remainder of the state, rents are the highest in the nation as a percentage of median income, according to ATTOM Data Solutions.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • Buckle up for a newsy remainder of the term.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Definition of remainder
Noun
  • However, these can occasionally leave an unpleasant aftertaste.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of aftertaste
Noun
  • By playing a day earlier and having 24 hours extra rest before the final, yes.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Remember that intensity is relative, so adjust your pace, resistance, and rest intervals as needed.
    — Jenessa Connor, Health, 17 July 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • Violators with a significant unpaid ticket balance receive escalating fines and penalties and can eventually be taken to court.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • To demonstrate ongoing compliance, Newcastle must submit six-monthly progress reports to UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB), outlining their transfer balance and adherence to the settlement.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of balance

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