OVERHEAD Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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adverb

ˌō-vər-ˈhed

Definition of overhead

as in upward

to or in a higher place the majestic sight of eagles soaring overhead

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adjective

as in soaring

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Recent Examples of overhead

Adverb

Some will crawl onto your lap or pause for a pet, while others shyly observe the park’s visitors from the tree branches overhead. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Adjective

But Norway were angered by England’s first goal which came after a goal kick appeared to hit an overhead sky camera wire before dropping to Elliot Anderson in the build-up. — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026 There was a moment of irony when the parade was halted by low-hanging overhead cables. — Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026

Noun

This area also shows off the original framing overhead and uses wide floorboards that were repurposed from the attic. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 The installers, plumbers, and technicians doing the last-mile work are not replaced; the overhead required to support them is streamlined. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overhead

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhead

Adverb

For catastrophe pricing that is a specific, nasty problem, because cat losses already creep upward for years as the full scope gets counted and the litigation grinds on.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The color was also gently smudged below her lower lashes, winging ever so faintly upward at the outer corner.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 20 July 2026

Definition of upward

Adjective

In the accompanying photo, Fleetwood and his new bride, Elizabeth Jordan lean into one another, cheekily posing behind Fleetwood's upheld fedora.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Guest conductor Edward Gardner, principal conductor of the London Philharmonic, was obviously frustrated when even his upheld hands couldn’t stop the applause.

— Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026

Definition of upheld

Noun

That design philosophy allows manufacturers to prioritize rapid production, simpler assembly and lower manufacturing costs without compromising mission performance.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Water levels in parts of the river have fallen so low that cargo ships have had to reduce their load and spread it across multiple vessels, increasing costs.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of cost

Adverb

In the middle of one end of the FireCuda X Vault (both ends are styled with the ridged texture mentioned above) is a USB Type-C port.

— Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
An oversized option like the one above adds a little extra comfort while still looking perfectly polished.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Definition of above

Noun

Fury has already spent one post-fight interview working the microphone at Joshua's expense.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
If the litigation proves unsuccessful, the attorney not only receives nothing, but the attorney is also out on expenses incurred in the representation.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of expense

Adverb

The Rhine’s water levels in Germany have risen over the past few days thanks to rain, but the danger isn’t over.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
After 39 days, 104 games, 16 host cities, 48 competing nations, 208 hydration breaks and 308 goals, the 2026 World Cup is over.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of over

Adjective

The lighter marking on her chest between the upraised front legs showed where her heart lay beneath that silvery coat.

— Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Imagery was multiplied to tell a story—the stentorian Mussolini, with his upraised chin and bald head, delivering a speech, or Hitler, with his toothbrush mustache, gesticulating.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of upraised

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