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
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
That enormous growth has drawn fresh political attention at a time when most countries are battling debt overhangs, making that capital look irresistible.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 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
Also, setup often requires a dish installation and a clear sky view — trees, roof overhangs or RV awnings may impact performance.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
That enormous growth has drawn fresh political attention at a time when most countries are battling debt overhangs, making that capital look irresistible.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 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
Also, setup often requires a dish installation and a clear sky view — trees, roof overhangs or RV awnings may impact performance.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhangs
Noun
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The Department of Finance, which calculates its projections differently, is expected to estimate a smaller deficit than the LAO.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Current pricing projections place the vehicle under $30,000.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This drastic move threatens the important accessibility and diversity of content available to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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San Jose is the latest city whose use of the cameras to snag criminal suspects, critics say, also threatens privacy and potentially runs afoul of state laws barring access of camera data by out-of-state and federal agencies including immigration enforcement.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 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
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This protein is needed for the formation of cilia — hairlike protrusions that cells can use to move — as well as in the assembly of the mitotic spindle that organizes chromosomes during cell division, and for the transport of neurotransmitters in neurons.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 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
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This combination came in handy, as different materials were needed for sections like the drone's tail and camera mount.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2026
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Tickets for World Cup matches are divided into four categories, from the most affordable category four tickets in small sections near the top of stadiums to category one in the lower bowl.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Is every head that pokes in to look at me actually Frank himself?—
Shane Kowalski,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The Aries moon pokes holes in old insecurities about competence and productivity.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Dec. 2025
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 19 Jan. 2026.
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