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
Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
This structural decision allows the museum’s mass to be cantilevered over reflecting pools and a covered plaza, creating a series of public spaces beneath the overhang, where locals can gather and enjoy the location without the need to enter the facility.
—Bridget Borgobello
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Every bit of that acceleration was felt as D’Cruze hit the gas exiting the final corner to begin the lap, passing under the trees that overhang the pit wall and start/finish gantry.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 June 2026
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Noun
Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
This structural decision allows the museum’s mass to be cantilevered over reflecting pools and a covered plaza, creating a series of public spaces beneath the overhang, where locals can gather and enjoy the location without the need to enter the facility.
—Bridget Borgobello
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Verb
In these spaces, ticks often wait on the tips of grass blades, plant stems, and tree branches with their front legs ready to grasp onto any host that happens to brush by or walk under overhanging foliage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Every bit of that acceleration was felt as D’Cruze hit the gas exiting the final corner to begin the lap, passing under the trees that overhang the pit wall and start/finish gantry.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhang
Noun
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The projections for a hike now appear to be a response to inflation that has surged since the start of the Iran war and three months of solid job growth.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Warsh said the communications task force would consider changes to the quarterly economic projections the Fed issues as well as look at other recent innovations, including press conferences.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Verb
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And while certainly shaken up, the driver and passenger (also test dummies in this case) likely could have walked away without being struck by shattered glass or a protruding antler.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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The problem was that many of them protruded from the front of vehicles like miniature medieval weapons.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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But labor unions and safety experts warn driverless big rigs could threaten jobs and public safety.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Severe storms, flash flooding and extreme heat are battering parts of the Plains, Midwest and the South this weekend, threatening to disrupt World Cup fans, athletes and holiday travelers alike.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The use of Kevlar came as part of Hatfield finding inspiration from the X-15 fighter jet, still to this day the fastest aircraft ever made, while the polarizing tongue protrusion was a nod to Jordan famously sticking out his own while playing.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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Officially, these prominent bumper protrusions were inspired by jet-age design and missile imagery.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Tiny bulging eyes form long before the animal resembles a shark at all and its future face exists only as clusters of migrating cells, slowly organizing themselves into the structures that will eventually become jaws, cartilage and sensory organs.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The 20-yard screamer deflected off keeper Luca Zidane’s fingertips and bulged the back of the net.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Centuries later, Zarkon continues to menace the universe.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
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He was menaced in the English countryside last month by a man shouting at him from 50 yards away, according to British outlet The Telegraph.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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The residential project includes a panoramic terrace, which overlooks Brunelleschi’s dome of the cathedral.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Perched on a finger of land that pokes into Lebanon, Metula is usually crowded with tourists this time of year.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The second is a vent which pokes out above your clothes, to move warm air away from you.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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“Overhang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhang. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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