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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Choose a location for your fire pit that’s flat, clear from overhanging tree branches, and at least 10 feet from your home and any other structures.
—Daniel Modlin, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2026
The restaurant is named after the English word for bangla or a single-story home, coined during India’s colonial past to indicate a particular style of house that included spacious verandahs, overhanging roofs, and large gardens.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 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
Verb
Attach the netting to overhanging eaves and angle back to the area on the siding where the damage occurs, or drape it over stakes to keep them away from deck posts, says Mengak.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Choose a location for your fire pit that’s flat, clear from overhanging tree branches, and at least 10 feet from your home and any other structures.
—Daniel Modlin, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2026
The restaurant is named after the English word for bangla or a single-story home, coined during India’s colonial past to indicate a particular style of house that included spacious verandahs, overhanging roofs, and large gardens.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhanging
Adjective
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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And that's the beauty of a laser weapon system, that ability to track and take that overhead burden off of the operator.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The front tire was flat, with a screw protruding from it.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The protruding exterior door handles are easy to grab with heavy gloves on and look good.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Small unmanned aerial vehicles are increasingly capable of threatening frontline troops, armored vehicles, logistics convoys, border installations, airports, and other sensitive facilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin faces ethics charges for threatening to block hiring of Georgetown Law students unless the school eliminated DEI programs.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The biggest threat stretched from Maryland to the upper edge of South Carolina.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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By Friday, the first day of (astronomical) spring, temperatures will settle into the mid and upper 50s by the middle of the afternoon.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But even before that, there were questions and media folks, like myself and others, were poking these questions about the president's former president's acuity and age and how much that was affecting his decision making or ability to run a campaign and even be President of the United States.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The villains in this TikTok trend are clear, with most of the videos poking fun at narcissistic, annoying, or outright delusional people that just seem to be an inescapable part of life these days.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Overhanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhanging. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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