1
as in protruding
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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2
as in threatening
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 overhanging
Steven John, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Navajo National Monument, Betatakin Tucked inside a cavernous arch, the ancient village of Betatakin is completely sheltered by the overhanging canyon wall.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
More deal clouds overhanging the stock, according to the expert.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
More chill offerings abound in the new outdoor space with a bar and NCL’s first overhanging private cabanas overlooking the Vibe Beach Club.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 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
The main question overhanging the episode, and which will presumably drive much of the season, revolves around how all of the series’ players are connected to House.
—Jack King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
For easy removal, line the baking dish with a sheet of parchment paper and leave a few inches overhanging on two sides.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
Verb
Make sure there are no overhanging limbs that could combust, cut back and remove nearby grasses, brambles, and underbrush, and have a fire extinguisher ready to deal with any embers that float away.
—Steven John, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Navajo National Monument, Betatakin Tucked inside a cavernous arch, the ancient village of Betatakin is completely sheltered by the overhanging canyon wall.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
More deal clouds overhanging the stock, according to the expert.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
More chill offerings abound in the new outdoor space with a bar and NCL’s first overhanging private cabanas overlooking the Vibe Beach Club.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 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
The main question overhanging the episode, and which will presumably drive much of the season, revolves around how all of the series’ players are connected to House.
—Jack King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
For easy removal, line the baking dish with a sheet of parchment paper and leave a few inches overhanging on two sides.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhanging
Adjective
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The district has 56 poles and 7,500 linear feet of overhead conversion to 11,165 linear feet of underground trench spanning 227 properties, according to a council agenda report.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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In the case of a break-in, officers can launch the aircraft within minutes to obtain a real-time overhead view of the scene.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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That combination of features — translucent body, segmented frame, protruding teeth, up to 11 claws and enlarged thoracic spines — made the organism distinct enough to warrant an entirely new genus.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Around the side, the former casino facade is now the front of Joe Leaphorn’s workplace, the Kayenta tribal police station, complete with protruding wood beams.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Writers Guild of America West is threatening to cancel its glitzy annual awards show as its own staff continues to strike, alleging that management has committed unfair labor practices amid first contract negotiations.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Recent product releases from Anthropic have sparked sharp declines in cybersecurity and software stocks, but yesterday's rollout wasn't seen as threatening to the software industry as Wall Street feared.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some snow might melt this week with temps climbing into the upper 30s and low 40s, but unfortunately, even more snow could be on the way.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Southerly air flow off the Gulf Coast will continue Wednesday, which will keep temperatures slightly milder with daybreak temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Prince Edward and the former Prince Andrew smiled for the camera while poking their heads through the stone barriers on the grounds outside Buckingham Palace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Social media users have also been poking fun at how popular the jackets are among the Asian diaspora.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Overhanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhanging. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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