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)
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
The Super Bowl loser hangover seems to be haunting this team.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
Contrast therapy doesn't necessarily tout itself as a hangover remedy.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
But the hangover from the shutdown is proving tough to shift.
—Paula Ramon, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Overall, the beverage industry post-COVID hangover shows no sign of ending.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
The Super Bowl loser hangover seems to be haunting this team.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
Contrast therapy doesn't necessarily tout itself as a hangover remedy.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
But the hangover from the shutdown is proving tough to shift.
—Paula Ramon, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hang (over)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang (over)
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Even as Trump and other Republicans have threatened some of that coverage, Kennedy has remained mum.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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An eighth-grade transgender boy, who was allegedly threatened with expulsion for using the boys' restroom, is suing his South Carolina school district.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Case closed, with what’s left of Sofia’s car and Sal Maroni’s whole corpse lying in the rubble for good measure.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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The sight of Till’s mutilated and decomposed corpse at his open-casket funeral galvanized the civil-rights movement.Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Skipping next-day leftovers for eating red curry at a Thai restaurant.Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024
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And if the prospect of eating the same dinner five days in a row doesn't entice you, try getting creative with making other kinds of food with your leftover ingredients.London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sarah and McMahon moved their family to Florence for a year during production, immersing themselves in the remnants of da Vinci’s world.Hunter Ingram, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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New Orleans could get up to 8 inches of rain within 24 hours as the remnants of Tropical Storm Sara interact with an approaching cold front, the National Weather Service says.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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Following the 2017 Grammys, Adele once again disappeared from the public eye, staying out of sight for most of the decade’s remainder.Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
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There are many types of irrevocable trusts, including the popular charitable remainder trust.Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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In 2010, the women in black, Suzie Bates (37) and captain Sophie Devine (35) were also left with a bitter aftertaste as the team failed to chase a low-scoring final against the Aussies.Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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The Tequila is smooth and rich, with notes of vanilla, oak, and caramel, finishing with a hint of spice and a warm aftertaste.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Their resting metabolism will be low, since little muscle is present to burn calories at rest.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Her Girls Aloud bandmates Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts were also in attendance as the singer was laid to rest, and both were seen hugging Payne’s ex-bandmate Harry Styles.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The company has convertible notes payable and notes payable in default, with a total balance of $1,041,172 and $1,090,298, respectively.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Cocktails are typically about balance: sweet and tart, bitter and sweet, strong and weak.Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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