as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
a recess in the face of the cliff that is hidden by the thick vines dangling from the jagged overhang above
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the narrow streets of the old European city are lined with row houses often having overhanging second stories
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as in to threaten
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
the problem of how he might be able to afford sending his children to college has been overhanging him for several years
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Recent Examples of overhang
Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
Outdoor space: Directly behind the house, off the kitchen and mudroom, is a paved patio shaded by a roof overhang, with plenty of space for a dining and grilling.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
This area is not wooded except for a brief segment that passes beneath an overhanging arch of branches and crosses a bridge over a stream.
—Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Analysts still cautious Analysts noted that between Celsius and Alani, the combined brands will attract greater share of female energy drink consumers, but that the decline in Celsius’ sales growth over the past year remains remains a stock overhang.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
Outdoor space: Directly behind the house, off the kitchen and mudroom, is a paved patio shaded by a roof overhang, with plenty of space for a dining and grilling.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Trim overhanging tree branches, clear dense vegetation and clean up woodpiles or debris where rats might nest.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
This area is not wooded except for a brief segment that passes beneath an overhanging arch of branches and crosses a bridge over a stream.
—Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhang
Noun
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Candid family conversations about care preferences, expectations, and limitations are essential to realistic plans rather than relying on abstract financial projections alone.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, the group appears to almost frolic through their proverbial forest, weaving geometric patterns through one another and among white fabric panels which give depth to Cessa’s projections.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Similarly, instead of modifying the landscape, McGuire integrated it into the pad’s design—a bridged walkway passes through two massive granite boulders, leading the way to the front door, and the office/guest room features an integrated desk, with a boulder protruding through a wall of glass.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hands protrude from a wound in its spine, suggesting something even worse is inside trying to get out.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At Columbia University in New York, demonstrations against the war, while mostly peaceful, also led to the occupation and vandalizing of buildings and what many Jewish students described as a threatening antisemitic atmosphere on campus.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Shortly before his death, A.B. confronted Lilly in his office and threatened to expose her for misappropriating funds, illegally securing contracts, trading favors with different vendors and sneaking individuals into the White House.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The strapless champagne mermaid gown was classic Old Hollywood glamour, but its exaggerated blade-like protrusion from the bust served as a reminder to the body horror.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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The domed protrusions act like pixels, creating a ghost pattern of windows on the façade.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As Ne Zha, his wide eyes often bulge in different directions.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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When the owner of a silver carp by Fabergé, circa 1908, squeezes the bulging glass eyeballs, the guillotine mouth chomps the end of a cigar (Wartski, E13).—
Walker Mimms,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The rampaging insect menaces America’s Arctic military outposts, part of a critical line of national defense, before heading south and meeting its end in New York City.—
Paul Bierman,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Brush, by Eliana Hernández-Pachón, translated by Robin Myers The Brush is a book-length poem about people trapped and menaced by forces beyond their control.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
4 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The works also showcase several techniques that are innovating in horology, such as Longwy enamel on faience and wood micro-marquetry – this year gracing a dome table clock for the first time.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The eye poke left Muhammad unable to continue, and the fight was ruled a no contest.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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This occurs as bright points of light appear when sunlight pokes through valleys and mountain ridges on the moon, just before or after the period of totality.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Overhang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhang. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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