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
Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Terraces filled with lush greenery and overhanging plantings evoke a sense of living within the landscape, almost like treehouses in the sky.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
In the rate case, AES proposed relying on a new, more expensive type of trimming that removes overhanging branches and undergrowth below power lines, which is more reliable, said Cody Flint, AES's vegetation management manager.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Icons with overhanging bits (the tabs in Contacts, the bookmark in Dictionary) or with external objects superimposed on them (the little magnifying glass for Preview, the disk with a stethoscope for Disk Utility, the caliper thing for System Information) have been changed more extensively.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Fold overhanging bacon tightly over top.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
What about those snakes and spiders and overhanging branches?
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Overgrown weeds, overhanging branches, litter, loud noises — all of these annoyances might come from your Milwaukee neighbor, but not every complaint should go to the same place.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
According to reports from China, CATL failed to extend a mining permit which expired last week, sparking speculation that a massive surplus of lithium overhanging the market could soon start to fall with a future shortage and higher prices possible.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In Tennessee, property owners can trim overhanging branches from a neighbor's tree under certain circumstances.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Terraces filled with lush greenery and overhanging plantings evoke a sense of living within the landscape, almost like treehouses in the sky.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
In the rate case, AES proposed relying on a new, more expensive type of trimming that removes overhanging branches and undergrowth below power lines, which is more reliable, said Cody Flint, AES's vegetation management manager.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Icons with overhanging bits (the tabs in Contacts, the bookmark in Dictionary) or with external objects superimposed on them (the little magnifying glass for Preview, the disk with a stethoscope for Disk Utility, the caliper thing for System Information) have been changed more extensively.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Fold overhanging bacon tightly over top.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
What about those snakes and spiders and overhanging branches?
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Overgrown weeds, overhanging branches, litter, loud noises — all of these annoyances might come from your Milwaukee neighbor, but not every complaint should go to the same place.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
According to reports from China, CATL failed to extend a mining permit which expired last week, sparking speculation that a massive surplus of lithium overhanging the market could soon start to fall with a future shortage and higher prices possible.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhanging
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The protruding bracket behind the air guide appears to be a cable guide, and the box behind the cable guide is a three-drive cage.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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With handbags seamlessly protruding from skirts, pantyhose covering stacks of massive bangles, doses of hot pink and big fur, the collection was made for social media consumption.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Six citizens were arrested for impeding and threatening to kill agents.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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That officer was later identified as Michael Paulson, who was later taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life threatening, according to Zak.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Unfortunately, those reboots can carry high overhead costs.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Universal Thread Essential Packable Weekender Duffel Bag Constructed from recycled nylon, this duffel bag is both lightweight and easy to transport, fitting easily under an airplane seat or in overhead compartments.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Or use your finger, poking it about 2 inches into the soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Matthew McConaughey is poking fun at himself.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These Sam Edelman loafers showcase similar gold hardware across the upper, as well as a narrower toe.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The rapid descent of temperatures, which in some cases may reach the upper 20s, raises concerns for agriculture, property maintenance, and daily routines as winter-like conditions arrive.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Overhanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhanging. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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