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hang over

VERB
impend
Synonyms
STRONG
advance approach brew brewing forebode foreshadow frighten imperil jeopardize loom lower menace overhang portend presage warn
WEAK
be dangerous be gathering be imminent be in the air be in the offing be on the horizon come on put at risk put in jeopardy
VERB
loom
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brew come on dominate emerge hover mount overshadow portend soar stand out threaten
STRONG
approach await bulk dawn emanate figure gather impend impress issue lower menace near overhang overtop rear rise show top tower
WEAK
be at hand be coming be forthcoming be imminent be in the cards be in the wind be near become visible break through come forth come into view come on the scene make up seem huge seem large take shape
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline fall leave
STRONG
abandon descend drop neglect
VERB
project
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extend
STRONG
beetle jut lengthen overhang poke pout prolong protrude protuberate
WEAK
be conspicuous be prominent pop out push out stand out stick out stretch out thrust out
Antonyms
STRONG
abbreviate shorten
WEAK
cave in keep
VERB
threaten
Synonyms
STRONGEST
imperil jeopardize warn
STRONG
advance approach brewing forebode foreshadow frighten impend loom overhang portend presage
WEAK
be dangerous be gathering be imminent be in the air be in the offing be on the horizon come on put at risk put in jeopardy
Antonyms
WEAK
alleviate guard help protect relieve save

Example Sentences

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Housing cost concerns, intensified by the war in Iran, hang over the typically busy spring buying season.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

City Councilman Curren Price can move forward to trial, ensuring the misconduct scandal will hang over the veteran politician’s final year in office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

After two unsuccessful presidential bids, questions now hang over his political future.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

All these questions will likely hang over Netflix’s stock well into next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

"Brother told Black where those dudes hang, over in Brownsville. I know that area. Used to do business over there. I'll handle it," John continued, now almost whispering.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds