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
Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
To make a foil liner: Tear off a piece of foil that is larger than the pan (allow for overhang on either end) and shape over the outside of the pan, folding foil at the corners
Gently lift the foil off the pan and turn the pan over.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Using the overhanging foil as handles, lift the bar to a cutting board.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The latter, designed by Albert Frey, opened in 1965 as an Enco gas station with its dramatic triangular overhang protecting the pumps from the heat.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
To make a foil liner: Tear off a piece of foil that is larger than the pan (allow for overhang on either end) and shape over the outside of the pan, folding foil at the corners
Gently lift the foil off the pan and turn the pan over.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Brown recommends placing the liner in the bowl and pressing it against the sides to ensure full coverage, with no overhanging edges touching the heating element.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Using the overhanging foil as handles, lift the bar to a cutting board.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhang
Noun
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There are many reasons to be cautious about these projections.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
3 Feb. 2025
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In October, Honeywell said all four of its operating segments — aerospace technologies, industrial automation, building automation, and energy and sustainability solutions — should see organic growth this year, so hope to hear a reiteration of that projection.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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Even in the second decade of the twenty-first century, that pesky, protruding, uncontrollable external organ is still not ready for general public viewing.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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The video also showed shirtless, emaciated-looking men with protruding bones and ribs.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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That shortlist provided constant fodder for conversation, and threatened to overwhelm the typical amiable pre-screening chatter about the actual program of films.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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The two nations threatened retaliation of their own, raising the prospects of a broader regional trade war.—
Fabiola Sánchez,
Twin Cities,
3 Feb. 2025
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The animals are identified by two protrusions on their lower jaw that appear like upside-down vampire fangs.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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The downy also can peck at galls or protrusions on goldenrod plants where insect eggs are lurking.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Over the last three games alone, the free-throw disparity has bulged to 42 attempts and 33 makes.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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According to reports, The Dallas Mavericks (20-15) will be without guard Kyrie Irving for one to two weeks as the star point guard recovers from a bulging disk in his back.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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But, in a shift, countries that have been close trading partners of the United States also saw their economies menaced.—
Annie Correal,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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According to the filing, around 15-20 people armed with rifles and handguns kidnapped the pair on Dec. 16 and took them to a vacant apartment where they were tied up, questioned, robbed, assaulted and menaced.—
Seth Klamann,
The Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2025
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Explosions of color all around the iconic dome that’s hosting its 11th edition of the Super Bowl – those New Orleans mainstays of purple, green and yellow – make up for the dimness.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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The German composer’s works are brought to life by his band and an orchestra at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, the Al Wasl Plaza dome at Expo City Dubai and other venues.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Timothée Chalamet playfully poked fun at himself during his Saturday Night Live monologue on Jan. 25.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
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What to Expect Laser treatments are relatively quick, outpatient procedures that cause minimal pain; some people feel poking or burning sensations.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Overhang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhang. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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