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
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Cliff swallows make nests out of mud pellets that cling to overhangs.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
The ascent itself is risky — individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Cliff swallows make nests out of mud pellets that cling to overhangs.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhangs
Noun
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That means come next year’s tax season, there will be no sliding-scale limit to how much people could owe back in subsidies for 2026 if their income exceeds their projections.—
Julie Appleby,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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The projections will be updated daily.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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The move comes as Americans grapple with a surge in gasoline prices that threatens to eat away at household budgets and slow the economy.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Austin threatens to go over and confront the man himself, but ultimately, Josh walks away.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 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
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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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The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has a flood warning in effect for the Muskegon River, along with additional river sections in West Michigan.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Some sections of the track, which will use existing streets, roads and sections of the air station tarmac, will be repaved.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The clip also pokes fun at Roach's retirement announcement in 2023, only to return to the industry two years later.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Your 6th House of Health takes focus with the nurturing Moon there, though Luna also pokes expensive Jupiter in your 3rd House of Distractions.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Described as bright green with small protuberances on its back, the frog belongs to the Gastrotheca genus, a group of marsupial frogs found in Central and South America.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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It is described as bright green with small protuberances on its back.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Overhangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhangs. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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