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as in to exert
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Recent Examples of overwork
The National Park Service is already underfunded and overworked, yet somehow, the solution was to slash jobs—jobs that keep our parks clean, safe, and accessible...
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Like are you guys overworked somehow to not be able to expand on this?
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
This helps the dough take shape and fully meld without having to overwork it.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Mass layoffs of public-sector cybersecurity professionals are especially problematic since the broader industry is overworked and understaffed.
—Megan Morrone, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Like are you guys overworked somehow to not be able to expand on this?
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
This helps the dough take shape and fully meld without having to overwork it.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Mass layoffs of public-sector cybersecurity professionals are especially problematic since the broader industry is overworked and understaffed.
—Megan Morrone, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwork
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Once Neptune enters Aries on March 30, a wave of inspiration could surround your daily life, but also some confusion around your work life or health journey — don’t overdo it or fall for unrealistic expectations.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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But historical data suggests that most players overdo it—especially in smaller pools with fewer than 50 entrants.—
Kilty Cleary,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Foreman belonged to an era when boxing exerted a vast pull on pop culture.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Will Novo Nordisk’s stock down 40% over the past year, will the Trump Administration pursue lax enforcement of drug compounders in order to exert pressure on a huge driver of Denmark’s economy?—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Desperate for youth and beauty, Elisabeth’s new younger self (who names herself Sue) quickly gets careless and starts overusing her time, which causes Elisabeth’s body to rot away.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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But overusing them can cause fatigued muscles that can then become inflamed, tight and painful.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Last week, longtime Musk ally James Murdoch -- the estranged son of Fox boss Rupert Murdoch and a board member since 2017 -- became the latest to do so, exercising a stock option and selling shares worth approximately $13 million, according to an SEC filing.—
Olivia Rubin,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Other lifestyle adjustments include sleeping better, exercising daily, and reducing stress.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Tate is mentioned explicitly in the series when police try to describe what kind of content Jamie might have been exposed to.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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For instance, while Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert may try to adhere to a strict framing, Mulaney prefers a more meandering format between himself and announcer Richard Kind.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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So, which essay writing and consulting services are worth your time?—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ashutosh Rana essays the role of Kaushal’s uncle, Maratha general Hambirrao Mohite, in the film.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Overwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwork. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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