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 hangover
Pete Sampson, New York Times, 11 July 2025
So there’s a bit of Michael Moore to Jerry’s missionary zeal, along with a bit of Ruby Ridge and Waco, as well as the hangover of the 2008 financial meltdown, when the banks were bailed out and the little people were hung out to dry.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 July 2025
If Emma Raducanu and Aryna Sabalenka provided Friday night Champagne Supernova viewing, Saturday’s afternoon session felt like a cloudy hangover.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
The city of hangover breakfast tacos, Barton Springs and a dating scene that's hotter and trickier than a Texas summer.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The anguish lacing through the satire-obsessed ’90s burns like a hangover, at the same time mocking and cherishing the inert residue of hope that history might keep moving forward.
—Alice Bolin
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Less bloating, hangovers and discomfort after those late nights.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 23 June 2025
The 49ers ended 2024 on a major slump, going 6-12, in what was clearly Super Bowl hangover from the previous year.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
And the promise of transformation fades into a post-hype hangover.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
The entire campaign felt like a hangover for one hell of a party the season prior.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 11 July 2025
So there’s a bit of Michael Moore to Jerry’s missionary zeal, along with a bit of Ruby Ridge and Waco, as well as the hangover of the 2008 financial meltdown, when the banks were bailed out and the little people were hung out to dry.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 July 2025
If Emma Raducanu and Aryna Sabalenka provided Friday night Champagne Supernova viewing, Saturday’s afternoon session felt like a cloudy hangover.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
The city of hangover breakfast tacos, Barton Springs and a dating scene that's hotter and trickier than a Texas summer.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The anguish lacing through the satire-obsessed ’90s burns like a hangover, at the same time mocking and cherishing the inert residue of hope that history might keep moving forward.
—Alice Bolin
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Less bloating, hangovers and discomfort after those late nights.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 23 June 2025
The 49ers ended 2024 on a major slump, going 6-12, in what was clearly Super Bowl hangover from the previous year.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
And the promise of transformation fades into a post-hype hangover.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangover
Verb
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Florida has taken multiple other steps to back the Trump administration’s immigration agenda, including having its law enforcement work in agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and threatening punishments against localities in the state that decline to partner with ICE.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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This portable, multi-functional device tunes into all seven NOAA weather channels and automatically announces loud alerts when threatening weather conditions arise.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Mohn was arrested hours after the killing and charged with first-degree murder, abuse of a corpse and possession of an instrument of crime.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Prosecutors, however, painted a different picture of the defendant, who’s been charged with first-degree murder, abuse of a corpse and other offenses for the January 2024 killing of 68-year-old Michael F. Mohn in the family’s Levittown home.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
8 July 2025
Noun
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This set of four containers is ideal for leftovers or meal prep.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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What is the appropriate etiquette for party leftovers brought by a guest?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
5 July 2025
Noun
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For context, massive flooding in New York City was caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida (2021).—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The remnants of an ancient community face a new age of anxiety after decades of uneasy coexistence with the mullahs’ regime.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to her payments, the television personality is financing the cost of Matteo's health insurance, speech therapy and remainder of his preschool education through the 2024-2025 year.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Reserve Luis Carrera to replace him for remainder of Rd. 1.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Still the aftertaste of raspberry filling clings to her soft palate, as thick and heady and floral as menstrual blood.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Tasters found this burger to have a puzzling aftertaste that turned them off.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 June 2025
Noun
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If your back starts to sag, rest and reset to maintain proper form.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
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The Sixth, as the regiment was known, had experienced many months of warfare, and the men were ready for some rest.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The full menu features ten alcoholic and ten no-low ABV serves, each carefully modernized using advanced techniques, refined ingredients, and a fresh approach to balance and presentation.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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By the late 1800s, in one of their many acts of unsettling America’s natural balance, white men had hunted wolves and mountain lions to extinction in the East.—
Helen Whybrow
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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“Hangover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangover. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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