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
Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Peace lily or Spathiphyllum, with white spadix and white spathe, is suitable for both indoor and outdoor growing, at least where it is protected from frost by overhanging trees and situated against a wall.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Clean gutters and downspouts and trim back any tree limbs overhanging the structure.
—David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Also maintained is the overhanging flat roof supported by thin gold metallic columns.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Horseback riders also should be alert for wildlife, which could spook horses, and overhanging branches, California State Parks said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
The serac is part of the Khumbu Icefall, a constantly shifting glacier with deep crevasses and huge pieces of overhanging ice that can be as big as a 10-story building.
—Pasang Rinzee Sherpa, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
There’s overhanging trees on the left.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Trim any overhanging branches that drop leaves directly into your gutters.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Build a snake-proof fence, clear debris, and trim overhanging branches to keep snakes out of your garden.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Peace lily or Spathiphyllum, with white spadix and white spathe, is suitable for both indoor and outdoor growing, at least where it is protected from frost by overhanging trees and situated against a wall.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Clean gutters and downspouts and trim back any tree limbs overhanging the structure.
—David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Also maintained is the overhanging flat roof supported by thin gold metallic columns.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Horseback riders also should be alert for wildlife, which could spook horses, and overhanging branches, California State Parks said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
The serac is part of the Khumbu Icefall, a constantly shifting glacier with deep crevasses and huge pieces of overhanging ice that can be as big as a 10-story building.
—Pasang Rinzee Sherpa, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
There’s overhanging trees on the left.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Trim any overhanging branches that drop leaves directly into your gutters.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhanging
Adjective
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Water deeply early in the day and avoid overhead watering to allow foliage to dry before nightfall to minimize fungal diseases.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Upgrade to watch the full report Survival is the mother of invention, under the orange glow of computer processor fans and subtle overhead lighting.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Elsewhere on the trophy, there are the original rules to soccer, from 1863, which include a proscription on players having nails, iron plates, or gutta-percha—a Malaysian rubberlike material, now used in root canals—protruding from their boots.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
Verb
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TdA members maintain control over their victims by threatening their families, assaulting them, and tracking down and kidnapping women who attempt to flee.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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High yields worldwide are threatening to slow economies and undercut prices for stocks and all kinds of other investments.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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At times, his lower half was opening too quickly, throwing off the way his legs worked with his upper half.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Accessibility Built recently enough to meet modern standards, Wymara includes step-free access to the lobby, restaurants, and pool area, with lifts to upper floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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In partnership with Underdog, a popular daily fantasy sports (DFS) and pick'em betting platform, Brooks revealed a one-of-a-kind board game poking fun at SGA.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Plenty of skilled directors can manipulate tension and fear while still poking us toward nervous laughter.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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“Overhanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhanging. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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