OVERHUNG Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

overhung

verb

past tense of overhang

as in protruded

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 threatened

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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In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops.

— Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

Definition of protruded

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Opponents said that earlier ordinance, which allowed home sizes to more than double to 3,000 square feet, threatened to turn the island into Georgia’s next coastal development hot spot.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Biden gave him a presidential pardon after congressional Republicans threatened him with criminal charges over his handling of COVID-19.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of threatened

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Offering a clever twist, the warm cake is poked with the handle of a wooden spoon, creating space for a vanilla-pineapple pudding to sink deep into the crumb.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Let sit at room temperature until buns are puffed and expanded to edges of muffin cups (dough will spring back when poked but hold a slight indentation), 25–35 minutes.

— Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

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