as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
a recess in the face of the cliff that is hidden by the thick vines dangling from the jagged overhang above
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as in to protrude
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 to threaten
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 overhang
Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
Analysts still cautious Analysts noted that between Celsius and Alani, the combined brands will attract greater share of female energy drink consumers, but that the decline in Celsius’ sales growth over the past year remains remains a stock overhang.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Nothing would be overhanging his presidency; the case would be over without any remaining conditions on him.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The house, with its flat roof overhang, floor-to-ceiling windows and long hallways for displaying the Maslons’ collection of Warhols and Giacomettis, was a quintessential example of the midcentury modern design that was coming to define the desert.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
Analysts still cautious Analysts noted that between Celsius and Alani, the combined brands will attract greater share of female energy drink consumers, but that the decline in Celsius’ sales growth over the past year remains remains a stock overhang.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
Inspired by medieval Italian villas and farm houses, the Italianate house style typically features deep overhanging eaves with highly decorative brackets, or the element that carries the weight of the eave.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Nothing would be overhanging his presidency; the case would be over without any remaining conditions on him.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhang
Noun
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Candid family conversations about care preferences, expectations, and limitations are essential to realistic plans rather than relying on abstract financial projections alone.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, the group appears to almost frolic through their proverbial forest, weaving geometric patterns through one another and among white fabric panels which give depth to Cessa’s projections.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, instead of modifying the landscape, McGuire integrated it into the pad’s design—a bridged walkway passes through two massive granite boulders, leading the way to the front door, and the office/guest room features an integrated desk, with a boulder protruding through a wall of glass.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hands protrude from a wound in its spine, suggesting something even worse is inside trying to get out.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Shortly before his death, A.B. confronted Lilly in his office and threatened to expose her for misappropriating funds, illegally securing contracts, trading favors with different vendors and sneaking individuals into the White House.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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At Columbia University in New York, demonstrations against the war, while mostly peaceful, also led to the occupation and vandalizing of buildings and what many Jewish students described as a threatening antisemitic atmosphere on campus.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The strapless champagne mermaid gown was classic Old Hollywood glamour, but its exaggerated blade-like protrusion from the bust served as a reminder to the body horror.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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The domed protrusions act like pixels, creating a ghost pattern of windows on the façade.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Beattie is just one figure in a bulging cast of characters that Stewart handily divides into five main categories: Funders, Thinkers, Sergeants, Infantry and Power Players.—
Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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As Ne Zha, his wide eyes often bulge in different directions.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Besides supplemental duties totaling 20% on Chinese goods, Trump has suspended other menaced tariffs on Canada and Mexico.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Battling invasive species in the Great Lakes A third important aspect of NOAA’s coastal work involves controlling invasive species in America’s waters, including those that have menaced the Great Lakes.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
28 Feb. 2025
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The works also showcase several techniques that are innovating in horology, such as Longwy enamel on faience and wood micro-marquetry – this year gracing a dome table clock for the first time.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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During the incident, Konig also allegedly attempted to poke the woman with two syringes, Hawaii News Now reported, citing law enforcement sources.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Overhang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhang. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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