as in projections
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 protrudes
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 threatens
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 overhangs
Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Where the roof overhangs the back porch, vents fitted with fine-gauge mesh are designed to block embers from entering the attic.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The new Afeela Prototype 2026 looked remarkably similar to the Afeela 1 pre-production unit, with short overhangs, a long wheelbase, and an overall larger footprint.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2026
Its short overhangs, boxy but round-cornered shape, and stubbed hood all remind one of the Bus of the 1970s.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025
In fact, whatever overhangs your property is considered your responsibility.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2025
The overall quality of this print was fantastic, with nearly no vertical fine artifacts (VFAs) on the side walls and no problems with the overhangs on the front hull or the bridging for the roof or doorway.
—PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
Now, there will be an overall theme for the shopping center, with individual storefronts having their own signage and overhangs, Ardigo said.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
So far, the team has successfully knitted small objects shaped like a C and a pyramid, showing that the machine can handle curves, layers, and overhangs with ease.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Putting it all together, Broadcom tackled the overhangs surrounding its stock head on, and the market is responding nicely in extending trading, with shares up about 5%.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Where the roof overhangs the back porch, vents fitted with fine-gauge mesh are designed to block embers from entering the attic.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The new Afeela Prototype 2026 looked remarkably similar to the Afeela 1 pre-production unit, with short overhangs, a long wheelbase, and an overall larger footprint.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2026
Its short overhangs, boxy but round-cornered shape, and stubbed hood all remind one of the Bus of the 1970s.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025
In fact, whatever overhangs your property is considered your responsibility.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2025
The overall quality of this print was fantastic, with nearly no vertical fine artifacts (VFAs) on the side walls and no problems with the overhangs on the front hull or the bridging for the roof or doorway.
—PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
Now, there will be an overall theme for the shopping center, with individual storefronts having their own signage and overhangs, Ardigo said.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
So far, the team has successfully knitted small objects shaped like a C and a pyramid, showing that the machine can handle curves, layers, and overhangs with ease.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhangs
Noun
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That quarterly report will include committee members’ projections for the appropriate path for interest rates, as well as their projections for GDP growth, the unemployment rate, and inflation.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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With the February jobs report showing an unexpected decline in payrolls and oil spiking on the back of the Iran war, stoking inflation concerns, central bankers have their work cut out for themselves with these projections.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The lone camera is a single round lens that protrudes from the upper-left corner of the rear panel.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The other two types are subserosal (which protrudes on the outside of the uterus) and intramural (which grow within the muscle layer).—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Losing sight of that for even a moment carries a cost that threatens not just the forest and the trees, but the men who can’t see the women caught between them.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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As the longtime partners wrestle with their dark pasts and present conspiracies, Chris’ newfound bond with a pair of rebellious students (Mariana di Girolamo and Ailín Salas) threatens to send everyone’s trip to the remote paradise sideways.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 10a’s completely flat back is a rarity among smartphones, most of which have substantial protrusions that house their camera optics, causing those devices to wobble when placed on a table.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a brain aneurysm is a weakened area in an artery that bulges outward and fills with blood.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Areas surrounding the Santa Monica Pier, Topanga Canyon Beach, Surfrider Beach and Escondido State Beach are included in the advisory, along with sections near storm drains and creeks where runoff can affect water quality.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Keller recently announced plans to move 40 courses to a hybrid learning model that combines online lectures and small in-person sections this fall in an effort to cut costs.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Your 9th House of Journeys takes focus as the Moon pokes Jupiter in your more localized 3rd house.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Williams pokes a single into the right field gap for an RBI.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When cells produce proteins, the amino acids spontaneously fold into tangled and twisted structures, with pockets and protuberances, and sometimes long, trailing tails.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Nov. 2025
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In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Overhangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhangs. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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