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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overextending
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Now, who can stop the president from overreaching?
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During the McCarthy era, overreaching laws, surveillance, and public and private sector reprisals ostensibly targeted alleged communists.
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Experts warn inflation risks widening existing wealth gaps, highlighting America's uneven preparedness for economic shocks.
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Hana Creger has analyzed highway widening policy as the associate director of climate equity at the Greenlining Institute, which supports AB 2560.
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ChatGPT grew up on Nvidia chips and still relies on them, while also broadening its compute portfolio to include other types of silicon.
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Under Speichert’s leadership, Four Seasons has pursued one of the hospitality industry’s most ambitious expansion strategies by broadening its business across hotels, residences, private aviation, yachts, wellness, retail and experiential travel.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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This diverse, global podcast journalism is vital for informing creators, advertisers, and the expanding audience, reflecting podcasting's evolving identity and widespread appeal.
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Philadelphia is enduring one of its warmest 4th of July celebrations on record, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit due to a massive heat dome.
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The platform also incorporates integrated suspension and supports payloads exceeding 661 pounds (300 kilograms), while alternative differential-drive configurations are available for rough outdoor terrain.
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“Overextending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overextending. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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