Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overextended
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The defense argued that the encounters were consensual and that the government had overreached.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Democrats and liberals strongly believe Trump has overreached yet again — albeit not in quite such egregious terms — by inveighing against Bad Bunny.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
10 Feb. 2026
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Early exposure to international influences also broadened his perspective and sparked curiosity about global audiences.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hansen said talking to people not just from all across Canada, but from beyond North America, has broadened his perspective as an astronaut.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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That cash has widened the recruiting pipeline to Europe and other points overseas.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The deepening energy crisis triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran has thrust energy security back onto the political stage in European countries — and widened fault lines along with it.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The war in Iran and the ensuing collapse in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has driven more cargo to Pakistani ports and effectively expanded their role in wider trade throughout South and Southeast Asia.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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To help financially vulnerable property owners get through taxes, Bristol offers senior volunteer tax credits and senior circuit-breaker programs, and has expanded its veterans tax exemptions.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Overextended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overextended. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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