OVERHANG Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ

Definition of overhang

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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overhang

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verb

ˈō-vər-ˌhaŋ

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

Noun

Remove any large groupings of plants like saw palmetto, yaupon, wax myrtle and gallberry, especially if the plants are close to the home, adjacent decks or porches or under eaves or overhangs. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Cut a small slit about ½ inch in from the end of the trim overhang. — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

Although some mushrooms tolerate sun, mushrooms are more likely to sprout in shady spots with lots of overhanging trees and brush. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026 The view from the cliffs overhanging the sea in the sunset is dizzying. — Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overhang

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhang

Noun

The initiative reinforces Embratur’s role in promoting Brazil across its multiple dimensions — touristic, cultural, economic, and symbolic — by recognizing audiovisual production as a key tool for the country’s international projection.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
The projections of both teams being near the top of the list seem dead on, as both teams showed a high ceiling.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of projection

Verb

Anything that protrudes above the shallow, insulating snow cover is more prone to being damaged by the cold and wind or eaten by wildlife, said plant ecologist Anne Bjorkman of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Other animals on-site include a stable full of horses and Cowboy the tortoise, who is about the size of a lawnmower and whose head protrudes from what looks like a Venus flytrap made of bone.

— Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of protrude

Verb

Insurance remains an essential tool for protecting against losses that could threaten liquidity, earnings or operations.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The fighting threatens to reignite a war that for more than a decade brought disaster to Yemen, killing more than 150,000 people and driving the country to the brink of famine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of threaten

Verb

At the end of his second-round match against Hubert Hurkacz, an eye-bulging celebration followed a relentless performance against a very tricky opponent.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Inside, the main route to the galleries is down a stairwell between rough black bulging walls.

— Michael Joseph Gross, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of bulge

Verb

Top stories California’s coast is under siege A rare convergence of a powerful El Niño, super king tides and sea level rise spurred by climate change could menace California with record coastal flooding this winter.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Dennis Hopper won a Best Villain MTV Movie Award for menacing a bus in this film.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of menace

Noun

Signs point towards the heat dome holding fairly steady across the Plains through the next two weeks before temperatures trend back towards average.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Many of the 76 rooms and suites include private terraces overlooking Gran Via with the upper floor rooms facing the ornate gold dome of the Metropolis, one of Madrid’s most famous buildings.

— Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of dome

Verb

Traditionally, there’s this rendering of hell as a dark cave with fire, and there’s the devil with a pitchfork poking everybody with it.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
With the help of Nollet, Anderson’s hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

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