overhead 1 of 3

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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Recent Examples of overhead
Adverb
Get comfortable in a reclining lawn chair or sleeping bag, give your eyes time to adjust, and enjoy the view overhead and toward the southern sky. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The first demo showed the vehicle driving up a large ramp, eventually reaching a vertical position before continuing overhead onto a horizontal, upside-down road. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Several common houseplants can grow in dim rooms or under overhead artificial lighting. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Oct. 2026 In addition to being a romantic design choice, using candlelight for dinner parties creates a much warmer and cozier environment than standard overhead lighting. — Alexis Berger, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
Murphy executive produces both series while shepherding his slate under the overall deal at 20th TV, which pays his overhead. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026 Rather than re-create New York, Hurwitz placed the dancers in a spare white studio, where light and shadow become something like scenery and his camera can move from overhead to eye level and back again. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 Oct. 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
  • Along the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, a sweeping spiral staircase winds along the side of a white building, flowing upward toward the roof like a puff of smoke hanging in the air.
    — Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This prompted the Federal Reserve to deliver its first rate hike since 2023, driving borrowing costs upward.
    — , CNBC, 22 Oct. 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
  • But then shipping disruptions, rising fuel costs, and steep international tariffs made exporting increasingly difficult, prompting Yu to turn her attention to building a domestic market.
    — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Future success will require Space42 to turn its technological capabilities, capital commitments and international partnerships into commercially viable services that can compete across markets at scale and at a sustainable cost.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of cost
Adverb
  • But the bigger concern was inside, where two steel columns had buckled on the 21st floor, causing floors above to sag.
    — Aziza Shuler, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But if the other two deals look more enticing, don't worry—this deal stacks with both the Simplicity Plan and myPlan promotions above.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 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
  • Excluding notable items, expenses rose amid inflation and higher spending on technology.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The health benefits it is meant to finance aren’t one-time expenses, after all.
    — Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of expense
Adverb
  • The honeymoon phase seems over, and Cowboys Nation's frustration isn't going unnoticed.
    — Briana Aldridge, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Hubbard notched over 100 rushing yards after contact against the Philadelphia Eagles this past weekend.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of over
Adjective
  • Like an upraised fist, the Arimasuton building defies conventional architecture.
    — Tim Hornyak, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of upraised

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“Overhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhead. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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