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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

Example Sentences

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There are always question marks hanging over “Doctor Who,” which intermittently swaps out its lead and secondary actors as a function of its narrative premise and practical strategizing, but never quite so many as now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

But lately being single has felt like a struggle, and not just because of the weighty financial decisions hanging over her head.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

Her eyes were fixed on the floral wreath hanging over the cash register and her mouth tried to shape the words, “Maybe it’s a bad idea,” but nothing came out.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

hanging over

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