HOVERING (OVER) Synonyms: 12 Similar Words

hovering (over)

verb

present participle of hover (over)

as in threatening

to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on after the first big layoff, the possibility of losing their jobs hovered over all of the factory's workers

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But within him—just like everyone else—is something threatening and scary, that can take over under the worst of circumstances.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Sims is also accused of threatening to beat a third woman during a separate incident Sunday in the 600 block of Queens Road, an affidavit says.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

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