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
Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
But market sentiment remains an overhang, according to several analysts.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
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
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Noun
The negative geopolitical overhang and Western media have kept many global and especially U.S. institutions from buying low in Chinese stocks, in my opinion.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
But market sentiment remains an overhang, according to several analysts.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Remove any limbs which overhang the roof or chimney.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhang
Noun
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If Russia consolidates its hold on Ukraine today, projections suggest that up to 20 million additional refugees could be forced to flee.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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And while the recent announcement of Olivia Miles’ return for her final collegiate season, albeit at TCU, has shifted projections, Iriafen’s strong March performance and leadership in the absence of JuJu Watkins only raised her profile.—
Annemarie Farrell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The two rear cameras live in a small module that protrudes less than a millimeter from the back case.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Well down the mountainside a small ledge protruded from the sharp ridge like a bulbous growth.—
Percy Brown,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The situation quickly escalated, with the Uber driver threatening to call the police and kicking Ray in the groin, according to Buchen-Ray.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Weight-loss drugs threaten to change eating habits.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gone are most of the toggle switches (and the little safety protrusions that accompanied them) on the dashboard, with the exception of one for changing between drive, reverse, and neutral, plus another to switch between drive modes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The sea cucumber is also covered with tentacles and papillae, or fleshy protrusions, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Varicose veins are swollen, bulging veins that usually occur in the legs and can be visible just beneath the skin.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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She’s also seen with her eyes severely bulging, sometimes wearing only a gray bathrobe and without her trademark wig.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Among the Trump administration’s demands on Columbia University in return for restoring $400 million in funding was a ban on masks, which many peaceful protesters wear not to menace others but to avoid being identified by facial recognition.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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So far, the wolves have never menaced any humans, but a risk does exist.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the final episode, Lejla was drugged and taken to the very same glass dome where Alicia was being held captive.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Santorini Photo: Getty Images Santorini, the island famous for its blue domes, volcanic landscape, and stunning sunsets, is one of the most popular Greek islands for all the reasons just listed.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Antetokounmpo poked the ball away from Nembhard briefly and a scramble ensued, but the Pacers came up with the ball.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The eye poke left Muhammad unable to continue, and the fight was ruled a no contest.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Overhang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhang. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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