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
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 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
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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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
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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
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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Now cuts to federal funding threaten efforts to prevent more cases and outbreaks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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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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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
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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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That June, the Oilers had begun discussions with Houston Mayor Bob Lanier about a new downtown dome that would also house the NBA’s Rockets and a potential NHL franchise.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The success of Deadpool & Wolverine was a bright spot in 2024, but that movie soared to success in part by poking fun at Marvel's failings.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Others, of course, love the show's ability to poke fun at the cultural and political zeitgeist of the moment.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Overhang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhang. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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