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
Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
With a 30 percent loss of global capacity offset by a recent 15 percent supply overhang, Kornbluth estimates a net shortage of around 15 percent.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Navajo National Monument, Betatakin Tucked inside a cavernous arch, the ancient village of Betatakin is completely sheltered by the overhanging canyon wall.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
During a remodel in the 1990s, nests were removed from overhangs and the swallows did not return to the mission.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
With a 30 percent loss of global capacity offset by a recent 15 percent supply overhang, Kornbluth estimates a net shortage of around 15 percent.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Navajo National Monument, Betatakin Tucked inside a cavernous arch, the ancient village of Betatakin is completely sheltered by the overhanging canyon wall.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhang
Noun
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As a result, total net unauthorized immigration for 2025 reached -548,000, about 50% more than the Congressional Budget Office’s latest projection of -365,000.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But another result, according to experts and projections from government officials, figures to touch wallets.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the bathroom, a chemical meant to make trace blood more visible reacted in the sink and the bathtub, while a visible bloodstain was found under the protruding edge of a vanity, Hooks said.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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An extended strike threatened to disrupt the industry, which could ultimately drive up prices, said Jennifer Martin at Colorado State University’s animal sciences department.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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And that is totally threatened by these new technologies.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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An unnoticed protrusion on the floor she’s dragged across renders her injury considerably worse, turning temporary acute discomfort into a real medical emergency.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Another cutesy promo video shows the robot phone coming to life, flipping out of a protrusion next to the usual camera bump in the back of the device, and even meeting a humanoid robot face-to-face.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Tar Heel pipeline isn’t exactly bulging with the kind of coach the UNC job could attract.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Apple engineers’ eyes bulged in astonishment.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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What mattered more than his terseness was that Norris was allowed to land a few meaningful blows against the usually untouchable Lee, who stars as Tang Lung, a fighter summoned to defend a restaurant owner menaced by a crime boss.—
Chris Klimek,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bruce, as the stunt shark built to menace them is nicknamed, is acting up and delaying the acting itself.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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These and other features, including extensive air handling equipment, are designed to keep highly radioactive materials such as uranium and plutonium trapped inside the dome, according to multiple experts.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And time is running out before teams begin poking and prodding at the puzzle, trying to find ways to break it apart.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Finding shooters in the corner, using Oldacre and Cunningham or the open person can be a way for Texas to poke holes in Michigan's defense.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Overhang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhang. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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