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
CBS News, 2 May 2026
Iran’s flag before the 1979 revolution — green, white and red with a lion and a rising sun — flutters from many overhangs.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Attach the netting to overhanging eaves and angle back to the area on the siding where the damage occurs, or drape it over stakes to keep them away from deck posts, says Mengak.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Buxton hit Minnesota's first leadoff home run of the season — and 21st of his career — with a fly ball that landed in the flower bed in the two-row right field overhang.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
Iran’s flag before the 1979 revolution — green, white and red with a lion and a rising sun — flutters from many overhangs.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Verb
Adding to the space available is a large island with an overhanging counter top that allows for seating two adults comfortably.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Attach the netting to overhanging eaves and angle back to the area on the siding where the damage occurs, or drape it over stakes to keep them away from deck posts, says Mengak.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhang
Noun
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The projections will be updated daily.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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With 43 new tracks released at once, early projections indicate Drake could simultaneously hold the top three spots on the Billboard 200 chart — something only Michael Jackson previously accomplished after his death in 2009.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Under the flaps of his jacket there was a small tear in his T-shirt, directly over his left nipple, which protruded like a knot of purple rope.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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And in turn, the 867-foot monolith protruding from the surrounding Wyoming prairie like the stump of the world’s largest tree became a big draw for tourists.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The land would then lie fallow until the next rainy season so elephants could graze without threatening the farmers' livelihood.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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Around 22% were threatened or protected species, and more than half of those died.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Prolapse or protrusion of hemorrhoids don’t go back in.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 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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Her stomach bulged beneath her I ❤ FLORIDA boatneck and her face was round and waxy-pale.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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But if the gland expands or droops, which is common with age, a portion of it can escape those confines, bulging out below the jawbone and appearing as a lump in the neck.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Donald menaced Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow all game, recording two sacks, four combined tackles, two tackles for loss, and three QB hits in one of the most dominant defensive performances in Super Bowl history.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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For too long, the Iranian regime has targeted the United States, threatened our allies and menaced its neighbors.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The Linc is an open-air stadium, so there is no dome or roof to protect fans from the sun.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In one demonstration, flat lattices transformed into dome-like shapes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Spikes of speedwell look lovely poking up along the edges of paths and garden beds in summer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Some birds also will poke holes in the ground looking for tasty critters.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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“Overhang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhang. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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