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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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
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
The two bedrooms are secluded in a separate wing of the house, with the primary suite tucked behind the kitchen, while the pool and raised spa sit next to a wraparound terrace shaded by overhanging eaves.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
Body-camera footage shows the off-duty deputy — wearing a plain T-shirt and a backpack — pleading with Collins, who was perched in a tree overhanging the water.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
The two bedrooms are secluded in a separate wing of the house, with the primary suite tucked behind the kitchen, while the pool and raised spa sit next to a wraparound terrace shaded by overhanging eaves.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
Body-camera footage shows the off-duty deputy — wearing a plain T-shirt and a backpack — pleading with Collins, who was perched in a tree overhanging the water.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhanging
Adjective
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The driver suffered a collision when the ice resurfacing vehicle backed into a partially open overhead door, according to a news release from the City of Fort Collins.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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These include cable crossovers, dumbbell flies, overhead press variations and TRX one-arm chest presses, explains Sewell.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management inspected it and found a pipe protruding from a berm, leaking water where it’s not supposed to go.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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They’re typically installed above kitchen sinks and provide more light than standard windows, but their protruding design adds weight and insulation considerations.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There were some really interesting things happening where this is getting rolled into health curriculum and addressing this just like any other risky behavior and educating kids instead of punishing them or threatening them.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Under the country’s existing laws, people could lose their citizenship status over crimes threatening the state like terrorism, but the new bill expands the list of offenses.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The project will sink the interstate below ground level between Airport Boulevard and Lady Bird Lake, add two carpool lanes in each direction, scrap the upper decks north of downtown, widen bridges and add bike and pedestrian infrastructure.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Tuesday afternoon will be comfortably cool with highs in the upper 60s.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Their second goal came on a play that McLellan still felt postgame should have been overturned for goalie interference, with Dylan Strome seemingly poking a puck out from under Gibson’s glove and scoring on a wraparound.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spillman seemingly didn’t mind poking fun at her age, hitting the comedic beat again in the November episode that featured the finalists.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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