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

Example Sentences

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The review has left uncertainty hanging over a trading partnership that has been in place in some form since 1994.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Overall, that’s a nice financial picture hanging over your mantel.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Musk could also appeal Monday’s verdict, a vindictive move that would add to the uncertainty hanging over the company as it nears its IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The end of cheap cars is hanging over America.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

I turn to look at myself in the mirror that’s hanging over the dining table and that’s when I notice Chicho’s altar.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar

hanging over

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