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Recent Examples of overutilize
The urge to intervene in places of peripheral concern to U.S. interests, to overreact to threats, to overutilize military force in dealing with terrorists and others—these outlasted Obama.
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Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2021
Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overutilize
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Education experts and parent advocates who are concerned about schools overusing devices for instruction said the documents shed new light, in candid detail, on the business motivations behind one of the biggest technology companies marketing its products to teachers and school administrators.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026
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So, if the idea of culture is overused, its importance tells the path to success — or failure.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2026
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Over-Styling Your Shelves Styling your shelves with personal mementos, vintage treasures, and more can give your home an eclectic aesthetic—but don't overdo it.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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This week’s roundup breaks down what to know about vitamin D dosing, simple ways to support heart health, and better sleep without overdoing it.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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Dirty filters cost more to use and overwork the equipment.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Jeremy Swayman played the previous two games but there is no need to overwork him at the moment.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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Within the state, some of the law’s proponents feel that the distance should not substantially infringe on people’s right to record.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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In fact, the FDA’s regulatory actions have sparked vocal resistance from people who support the clinical use of peptides, and who say that current restrictions infringe on the rights of patients.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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Its vessels are also constantly in demand due to Chinese warships encroaching on Taipei’s maritime zones.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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In an era where Napster and mp3s began to encroach on sales figures, The Better Life still managed to sell 7 million copies at the turn of the millennium, peaking at Number Seven on the Billboard 200.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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Elizabeth and her family are attending as guests and Michael is caught trespassing.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Don't protest and don't trespass.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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There’s Pete Carroll holding the hand of his sobbing grandson as television cameras invaded his personal space.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Stalin invaded in November of 1939, expecting a quick takeover, but the Finns inflicted many times more casualties on the Soviets before eventually ceding 11 percent of their territory and partial control over their foreign affairs.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Overutilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overutilize. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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