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
Paulina Likos, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Nearly 10,000 years ago, at the base of a mountain in Africa, people’s shadows stretch up the wall of a natural overhang of stone.
—Elizabeth Sawchuk, The Conversation, 1 Jan. 2026
Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
He is described as a gigantic, ogre-like man who reeks of urine and is usually dribbling saliva from his overhanging bottom lip.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
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Despite creating an overhang on shares, Palo Alto's acquisitions of CyberArk and Chronosphere position the cybersecurity giant for a stronger 2026 as more customers seek to consolidate their security tools from a disparate set of vendors.
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Body-camera footage shows the off-duty deputy — wearing a plain T-shirt and a backpack — pleading with Collins, who was perched in a tree overhanging the water.
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We’re trapped by recent history — the prior year’s numbers for healthy players are the top factor in every projection.—
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Current pricing projections place the vehicle under $30,000.—
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Route 66 Road Relics With its popping turquoise facade and junk cars protruding from the walls, Route 66 Road Relics is hard to miss.—
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Avoid areas of ice with protruding debris like logs or brush.—
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His comments appear to be in response to Trump’s post on Truth Social, threatening military backing for Iranian protesters.—
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That melting is threatening the island’s infrastructure and the lifestyles of native people, who over millennia have adapted their transportation and food systems to the presence of snow and ice.—
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The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant.—
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Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, with integrated antennas that keep the chassis free of external protrusions.—
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From self-driving smart trailers with auto-dumping waste tanks to on- and off-road explorers that bulge out in every direction possible to maximize living space, some truly jaw-dropping and inspiring camper vans, travel trailers, large motorhomes and expedition trucks emerged in 2025.—
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According to John Hopkins Medicine, an aneurysm is a weakened or bulging artery wall, and coiling is a procedure used to block blood flow to the aneurysm.—
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The Chinese, too, are absolutely shocked that a great power is menacing a small neighbor and inflicting regime change by military force.—
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As the two catch up, Crudup veers from good-natured to sorrowful to bitter to menacing in a matter of minutes.—
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
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Just 15 minutes outside of town, Cross Hill Lodge & Domes is a lake-facing glamping site with Instagram-worthy geo domes equipped with luxe touches like gas fireplaces and pod coffee machines (from $340).—
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The actress hasn't spoken publicly about her dating life, aside from a few TikTok videos poking fun at her singleness.—
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Continue reading … POLITICS POLITICAL THEATER – Vance reposts meme poking fun at Democrats' Jan 6 candlelight vigil.—
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“Overhang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhang. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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