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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overhead

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adjective

as in soaring

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Recent Examples of overhead

Adverb

The ‘Empowerment’ name has a double meaning, representing both the accessibility of the space and as a nod to SMUD and the power lines which run overhead, according to Barton. — Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Ingenuity’s range was limited by a requirement to communicate through a base station on the Perseverance rover, while SkyFall will be capable of transmitting and receiving data through communications relay orbiters flying overhead. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

Adjective

Above us, shares are trapped by downwardly trending overhead resistance, dating back to August 2025, that currently places resistance at around the $660 level. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 The trailer, which police believe Brown was living in, had no air conditioning and only an overhead ventilation system and a box fan. — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Noun

Though that’s nothing compared to the cost of adding another household to their monthly overhead. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 6 Sep. 2026 The gap comes from labor cost, clinic overhead and currency, not from a different surgical technique; FUE, DHI and sapphire FUE are performed in all three countries. — Malana Vantyler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overhead

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhead

Adverb

The price of diesel fuel has hit an all-time high as wars on two continents and a global refinery shortage combined with higher seasonal demand to push prices upward.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
A lot is going on, and most of the pressure continues to point upwards for long rates.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 Sep. 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

If 50,000 students received an account throughout the entire 2026-27 school year, the cost would be more than $367 million.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
While cost is an important factor, service reliability and the availability of spare parts are also important considerations for truck carriers, and overhauling an entire fleet is a major investment.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of cost

Adverb

The commencement of large payments before the works are completed has created the timing gap referred to above, squeezing liquidity in the immediate term.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Riders will be seated in a prone, face-forward position that will hang from the track above.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of above

Noun

That analysis gives finance leaders a clearer picture of total risk cost than premium expense alone.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
That reality can make education savings feel out of reach, especially when families are balancing everyday expenses, changing budgets and uncertain plans for the future.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of expense

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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