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as in obsessed
having extreme or relentless concern
parents of a toddler who are already hung up about her getting into a good college
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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
so hung up about having his tax returns audited that he can't sleep
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Recent Examples of hung up
The lawyer also claimed someone in Mr. Bragg’s office had twice hung up the phone on an aide of Mr. Jordan’s who had called previously, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Ben Protess, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2023
Wifi is required to use this frame, and it’s not meant to be hung up.
—Kate McGregor, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2023
Finally, the re-waxed jacket must be hung up to dry overnight, away from other garments.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2023
The line drive cross cleared Phoenix’s back line and hung up perfectly for Emilo Ycaza.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Mar. 2023
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Ben Protess, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2023
Wifi is required to use this frame, and it’s not meant to be hung up.
—Kate McGregor, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2023
Finally, the re-waxed jacket must be hung up to dry overnight, away from other garments.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2023
The line drive cross cleared Phoenix’s back line and hung up perfectly for Emilo Ycaza.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hung up
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TikTok viewers instantly became obsessed with a Ring doorbell camera perfectly capturing a delivery driver's reaction after spotting dogs sitting at the front door.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The Phineas and Ferb star previously revealed that her older daughter has become obsessed with her High School Musical character in a TikTok shared earlier this month.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Georgia, too, is worried about Ginny's behind-the-scenes machinations.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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While Republicans in Congress have been pushing for major Medicaid cuts in the new budget, many Medicaid enrollees are worried about what this means for their health coverage — including those who identify as Republican.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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When the Eaton and Palisades fires sparked in January — respectively the second- and third-most destructive in California history — familiarity, friend groups and routines were upset for Emory and many of her peers.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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Local fans were also upset at how ticketing was organised, with empty seats in temporary stands at their Montilivi ground for most games.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The video highlighted how visibly nervous Jessie was while using jokes to get through the show.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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There’s nothing to be nervous about going into a spray tan.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
5 June 2025
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On Tires, Gerben plays Will, the anxious and unqualified son of the auto-repair chain's owner.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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As a result, children can become frustrated and anxious when trying to learn math.—
Jennifer Pierce,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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But behind the chants and cheering lies a troubled past.—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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This year the American/JetBlue relationship became so troubled that American sued JetBlue.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In addition to making people feel ill at ease and exacerbating respiratory illnesses, the wind, combined with dry conditions, has elevated the fire risk across Texas.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
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Kennedy gave a rather general and broad-based answer, and perhaps more problematically appeared ill at ease with the question.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
29 Jan. 2025
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In the wake of multiple plane crashes, and amid erratic federal policies and denials and detentions at border crossings, summer travel in the U.S. is in an uneasy state.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The opening moments cement its tonal dissonance as, with a twang of Daniel Kowalski’s spare, uneasy score, a brief prologue with fire, a flailing figure and mutterings about Satan snaps to a far more banal view of an empty street lined with dim, shuttered houses under a low, gray sky.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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