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
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
Trees and vines overhung the road, and the pavement was cracked and breaking up along the shoulders, but none of it made for a difficult climb, only a bit sticky in the stagnant heat.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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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
Remove any limbs which overhang the roof or chimney.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
Trees and vines overhung the road, and the pavement was cracked and breaking up along the shoulders, but none of it made for a difficult climb, only a bit sticky in the stagnant heat.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhang
Noun
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Van’s plane is slightly different, with a pop-culture flair, and this time, young Van and old Van watch the movie of her death on a projection screen and ponder what comes next.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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Video Mapping: Some couples are using video mapping — or projections on walls or ceilings — to create visual experiences intended to transport guests.—
Ashley M. Wilcox,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With two foot-long horns protruding from either side of their heads, a large hump resting on their shoulders and folds of loose skin drooping from their neck, these aren’t your typical black-and-white milk carton dairy cows.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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On the back, the 9a breaks from Pixel tradition, replacing the width-spanning camera bar with a small module protruding from the back.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Tariffs announced earlier this week, however, threaten to derail hiring and worsen inflation, multiple analysts previously told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Severe thunderstorms threatened a swath of the country with a population of 2.3 million people from northeast Texas through Arkansas and into southeast Missouri.—
ANDREW DeMILLO,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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With a slight protrusion at the waist, which was created by shoulder pad placements, Wang said the look was meant to better frame and sculpt the female shape.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 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
Verb
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Symptoms include swelling of the eyelid and skin around the eye, bulging eyes, discoloration or redness, painful or difficult eye movement, and vision troubles.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Samsung has shown off a stretchable display that’s capable of physically bulging out of a flat surface.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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So far, the wolves have never menaced any humans, but a risk does exist.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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The fires have also menaced the Hahoe Folk Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Andong.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Central to the exhibit is a geodesic dome inspired by the work of futurist architect Buckminster Fuller.—
CHRISTINA MAYO,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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The aircraft has four engines and a radar dome mounted on the fuselage, and its official name is unknown.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Hector had been poking fun at Lisa’s special interest: Taylor Swift.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Carrick’s penalty proved costly, as neither Trocheck nor Braden Schneider could muscle Point away from poking a puck past Shesterkin’s pad.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Overhang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhang. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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