hangovers

noun

plural of hangover
as in leftovers

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  1. leftovers
  2. remnants
  3. corpses
  4. remainders
  5. balances
  6. scraps
Noun
  • The proper form would have been to ask for agreement on the leftovers — or order one item directly to-go, which would have ensured your husband did not go hungry, even if your siblings still were.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of leftovers
Noun
  • Numerous tornado warnings were also issued for parts of South Carolina and Georgia as the remnants of Isaias move northward and help create supercells of rain and unstable air, according to National Weather Service alerts and forecasts.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The region is still at risk of flash floods as the storm's remnants were expected to continue dumping rain and bringing wind gusts through the weekend, the weather service said, adding that high surf would continue battering coastal communities.
    — Adrian Florido, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of remnants
Noun
  • However, new research suggests that these stellar corpses could glow in a range of colors including green, pink, cyan, yellow, and purple.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Another 11 roach corpses were between cooling units and shelves.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of corpses
Noun
  • Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
  • The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.
    — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of remainders
Noun
  • Under the latest proposal that trustees will vote on, schools with smaller cash balances would contribute less toward an emergency fund used to help struggling institutions.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The collection balances shaping, comfort and style in equal measure, including such staples as stretchy-fit basics, a relaxed denim jacket and high-rise wide-leg jean, among others.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of balances
Noun
  • Now only a few scraps remained, and the Waymos passed by, oblivious.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • When the designers need additional materials, Phini encourages them to use scraps and leftover fabric from previous projects.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of scraps
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“Hangovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangovers. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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