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adverb

ˌō-vər-ˈhed How to pronounce overhead (audio)
Definition of overheadnext
as in upward
to or in a higher place the majestic sight of eagles soaring overhead

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overhead

2 of 3

adjective

as in soaring

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overhead

3 of 3

noun

as in cost

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of overhead
Adverb
Military helicopter circled overhead, searching for survivors, assessing the disaster and mapping out possible rescue and evacuation routes. — Shristi Kafle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Military helicopters circled overhead, searching for survivors, assessing the disaster and mapping out possible rescue and evacuation routes. — Niranjan Shrestha, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Adjective
And while the distance alone is enough, there’s nothing worse than trying to sleep while the passenger beside you has their overhead light on. — Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026 Swap harsh overhead lighting for warm lamps to instantly create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
So, questions of network latency and the computational overhead needed for O-RAN V2X signaling remain as yet unresolved. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026 Even if the sky overhead was clear, clouds could still gather near the horizon, leaving open the possibility that the sun might be hidden at the critical moment. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overhead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhead
  1. upward
  2. upheld
  3. cost
  4. above
  5. raised
  6. expense
  7. over
  8. upraised
Adverb
  • For now, the VIX futures curve is sloped healthily upward into coming months, but things can shift in a hurry.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The percentage of the population with a college degree had been trending upwards since 2015.
    — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of upward
Adjective
  • In the accompanying photo, Fleetwood and his new bride, Elizabeth Jordan lean into one another, cheekily posing behind Fleetwood's upheld fedora.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Guest conductor Edward Gardner, principal conductor of the London Philharmonic, was obviously frustrated when even his upheld hands couldn’t stop the applause.
    — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Definition of upheld
Noun
  • Theoretically, Newcastle had decent capacity to bring in a forward from both a Premier League squad cost ratio (SCR) and a UEFA financial rules perspective.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Behrouz Mehri | Afp | Getty Images France's deteriorating public finances and political deadlock are becoming a growing concern for bond investors, with borrowing costs near financial-crisis-era highs as another difficult budget battle looms.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cost
Adverb
  • According to Experian, borrowers with a credit score of 760 or above tend to secure the best possible interest rates.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The rent from the offices above would presumably continue to bring the network some income.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of above
Adjective
  • Like the full flagships, the FE is getting a raised camera bump similar to what’s been installed on the Galaxy Z Fold series for a couple of generations now.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of raised
Noun
  • Others argued the city cannot afford massive new spending on police, its greatest expense, and must make the department more efficient.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Family Dollar employee suffered damages, including losses in compensation and benefits, medical expenses, and anxiety and emotional distress, according to the EEOC.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of expense
Adverb
  • Chelsea imposed a deadline for a £120m offer just over a week ago.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Chargers’ backup quarterback competition is over — for now.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of over
Adjective
  • The lighter marking on her chest between the upraised front legs showed where her heart lay beneath that silvery coat.
    — Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
  • Imagery was multiplied to tell a story—the stentorian Mussolini, with his upraised chin and bald head, delivering a speech, or Hitler, with his toothbrush mustache, gesticulating.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of upraised

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“Overhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhead. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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