1
as in protruded
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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2
as in threatened
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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Spider-y lash extensions protruded from her lash line, reaching to the bottom of her brows; a thin wing of black liner was drawn from the outer corners of her eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
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His bones visibly protruded from his thin skin, according to court documents.—
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Plaintiffs allege Pepsi monitored competitors’ retail pricing and took corrective action whenever Walmart’s price advantage was threatened.—
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The radical republic that replaced it bore little resemblance to the partner of 1778, having descended into chaos, executions, and ideological extremism that threatened neighboring states.—
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Manette poked fun at his famous recliner For over 35 years, Curt has settled into the same teal Bradington Young recliner to eat, watch TV and work out football plays.—
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Fox grabbed Vanderbilt to walk him away, but the Lakers forward poked Sochan in the face with his left index finger.—
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Even pre-Covid, his pockets bulged with hand sanitizer.—
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My vitamin cabinet bulged with supplements.—
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“Overhung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhung. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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