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
Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
While there’s no assurance that such damages will be awarded, the impending uncertainty creates a considerable overhang for investors.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
There’s a couple overhanging trees that aren’t there anymore.
—Staff Reports, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In a matter of 15 seconds, an overhang on the back of the vessel went from sitting feet above the water to submerged below the water level.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
While there’s no assurance that such damages will be awarded, the impending uncertainty creates a considerable overhang for investors.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
Rory McIlroy commented on the missing trees on ten, apparently making the tee shot less intimidating — and that there is a little more room on the par-four third right side given the missing overhanging trees.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
There’s a couple overhanging trees that aren’t there anymore.
—Staff Reports, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhang
Noun
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This projection makes its current trailing P/E ratio of 62 appear justifiable, particularly if the company can achieve those targets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Rental projections from short-term stay experts estimate the home could bring in approximately $273,000 in gross annual income, said SWNS.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The first-gen roam the mainland naked because of the idea that their clothes disintegrated long ago, and their appearances are characterized by veins that protrude from their body in revolting knots.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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After making sure the point is protruding slightly from one side of the bait, take the extra few seconds to remove scales all around the point.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Pachuca never mustered enough quality around the industrious Salomon Rondon to truly threaten Yassine Bounou, even as Al Hilal’s passivity flirted with danger.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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When the prince brings boyfriend Dev to meet his royal family, their aristocratic inertia threatens the young love.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
Noun
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There are two pairs of barbels, or the fleshy, whisker-like protrusions found on some fish, on the new species’ face, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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Models wore giant gloves made of claws or featured grotesque protrusions.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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If the surface bulges outward at that point, then the flow moves inward.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Photos posted online showed the snake arrived at a Virginia animal hospital with a bulging body.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Since seizing power, in 1979, Iran’s theocracy has menaced its more than ninety million citizens and the wider region.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Potentially dangerous animals menaced the survivalists.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Try the look for summer in this short-sleeve version, which has golden dome buttons down the front and ribbed trim at the crew neckline, cuffs, and hem.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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In one of the final scenes of the two-episode arc, which concluded in March, surgical resident Ben Warren (Jason George) says the hospital needs an emergency plan for heat domes.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Cunningham came to the defense of her teammate Clark, retaliating with less than a minute left on the clock after, earlier in the game, the Fever's superstar player was poked in the eye and then knocked to the ground by two separate Sun players.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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As Clark backed Sheldon down at the top of the key, Sheldon poked Clark in the eye.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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“Overhang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhang. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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