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
Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
But there was still that overhang from 2024, Rathbun said.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
The performance defied concerns overhanging the economy for months, as hiring slowed and inflation ticked higher.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
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
But there was still that overhang from 2024, Rathbun said.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Adhere to Best Practices When Cutting As with trimming the branches of trees that overhang your property, make your cuts with an eye to the health of the bush.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
The performance defied concerns overhanging the economy for months, as hiring slowed and inflation ticked higher.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhang
Noun
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However, there will be some warning bells following the sharp sell-off in Novo Nordisk's shares, after the Danish pharmaceutical rival disappointed investors with its sales projections.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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However, SpaceX claims that its Stargaze system was able to provide a new trajectory projection that allowed controllers to maneuver the Starlink bird out of the danger zone.—
David Szondy
February 07,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Avoid areas of ice with protruding debris like logs or brush.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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City officials in Reedley first raised concerns in December 2022 after a code enforcement officer noticed a green garden hose protruding from the warehouse.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Upon returning, the couple faces threatening neighbors and uncovers dark neighborhood secrets.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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This scene in Seoul in January may seem totally contrary to the usual headlines from South Korea, of plummeting birth rates and a looming demographic crisis that also threatens to swallow neighboring Japan and China.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Other extant primates typically have receding lower jaws, without a distinct protrusion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 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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The kids froze mid-mouthful, eyes bulging in horror at the thought of having to witness such a thing in the company of their parents.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The surrounding metropolitan area has similarly bulged.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Extreme heat fuels out of control bushfires Bushfires, fueled by the soaring temperatures, have menaced towns in the state of Victoria, prompting evacuations as volunteer firefighters attempted to douse flames around homes.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Chinese, too, are absolutely shocked that a great power is menacing a small neighbor and inflicting regime change by military force.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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Hike to the top of a large pink granite dome at the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, or hop in a vintage-style trolley to learn about the area’s German history, architecture, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Jacksonville incident poked at the tension.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Stars pulled even when Nils Lundkvist poked a rebound past Hellebuyck on a shot from Duchene with five minutes left in the second period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Overhang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhang. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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