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Definitions

overhang

[oh-ver-hang, oh-ver-hang] / ˌoʊ vərˈhæŋ, ˈoʊ vərˌhæŋ /
VERB
bulge, hang over
Synonyms
STRONG
beetle command endanger extend impend jut loom menace overtop poke portend pouch project protrude threaten
WEAK
be imminent be suspended cast a shadow dangle over droop over flap over rise above stand out stick out swing over tower above
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist help keep save

Example Sentences

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“Tonight’s deadline has been an overhang for markets early this week,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Do not shelter under a tree or use a cliff or rocky overhang, the weather service warns.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“High seaborne thermal coal prices will help offset the impact of this ramp up delay, but this is still likely to be an overhang on BTU shares until it is fully resolved,” they wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“A stock overhang could persist as these matters are resolved in coming years,” Blackledge added.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Fine,” Isabella says, and we walk to the overhang area without saying anything else.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée