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hanging over

ADJECTIVE

destined

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coming designed doomed intended

STRONG

brewing closed compelled condemned directed foreordained impending looming meant menacing near ordained overhanging predestined predetermined sealed settled stated threatening

WEAK

at hand certain compulsory forthcoming in prospect in store in the cards in the wind ineluctable inescapable inevitable inexorable instant predesigned que sera sera that is to be that will be to come unavoidable way the ball bounces

Antonyms

STRONG

distant remote unsettled

WEAK

avoidable unscheduled

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But to many on Wall Street, the company’s AI strategy has been a big question mark hanging over the stock.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

This embezzlement case has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

His tempered stance reflects in part the uncertainty hanging over energy markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The end of cheap cars is hanging over America.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

I could see the toes of his shoes, flat and dark, hanging over the ledge, but I couldn’t see his face.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

hanging over

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