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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Singapore is now threatening to prosecute companies responsible for the wildfires.

— Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Despite early reports Thursday night of passengers on the flight physically threatening flight crew members, that’s not what materialized, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

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