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adverb

ˌō-vər-ˈhed How to pronounce overhead (audio)
Definition of overheadnext
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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overhead

3 of 3

noun

as in cost

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Recent Examples of overhead
Adverb
For the researchers and staff stationed here, some days their closest neighbors are the astronauts passing overhead in the International Space Station. — NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 Hold two weights at shoulder level and press your arms overhead to full extension, keeping your gaze forward. — Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Among the most harrowing was an overhead photograph of Rivas’ body pieced back together on a metal table, her face skeletonized. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026 Use multiple dimmable light sources instead of one overhead fixture to brighten your room. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 July 2026
Noun
The East Palo Alto Police Department posted a separate video from the rescue that shows the dog swimming furiously with seagulls circling overhead and firefighters scooping him out of the murky water and swaddling him in towels. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 Above, metal spigots jutted out from overhead — one in the center of the ceiling, one on each side, the trio repeating every 10 feet as the tunnel stretched out ahead. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overhead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhead
  1. upward
  2. upheld
  3. cost
  4. above
  5. raised
  6. expense
  7. over
  8. upraised
Adverb
  • In microgravity, where objects appear to be weightless, fluids drift upward toward the head, which can cause swelling, nasal congestion and changes in pressure around the mouth and throat.
    — Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • As the volcano erodes and disappears below the water, the reef continues to grow upward.
    — NPR, NPR, 3 Aug. 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
  • In addition to Medicare for All, his campaign centered on lowering prescription drug costs and banning corporate PAC money.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Even if a potential Skubal trade wouldn’t have cleaned out their farm system, any loss of quality minor leaguers would have a long-term cost in Tampa Bay that far exceeds any concerns in Los Angeles.
    — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cost
Adverb
  • Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above.
    — Leila Fadel, NPR, 30 July 2026
  • The plain, old clinch knot has been around longer than the improved clinch, and the only difference between the two is step four in the process outlined above.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of above
Adjective
  • Like the full flagships, the FE is getting a raised camera bump similar to what’s been installed on the Galaxy Z Fold series for a couple of generations now.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of raised
Noun
  • This somewhat surprised me given the general expense of things these days.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Operating expenses fell 2%, owing to lower restructuring costs.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of expense
Adverb
  • The district is centered around Hartford, wrapping around up to the northwest toward Torrington and down and over to Bristol.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The glasses will run for up to 9 hours on a full charge, and the charging case can top them off seven times over.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 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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