Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overutilizes
Verb
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Alexander’s staging occasionally overdoes the comic exuberance.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026 -
But Maura never overdoes the feisty granny bit.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the Chinese men shoot the breeze and play cards, a mob of armed white miners gathers over the hill and encroaches on the unsuspecting outsiders.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cloud Dancer, a white that is both warm and cool, reflects an overwhelmed feeling among consumers as the world feels louder and technology, in particular AI, encroaches further into our lives.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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That’s important, since many people make the mistake—both in the gym and daily life—of shrugging their shoulders up to their ears, which overuses the upper traps and elevates the scapula.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the midst of a brutally cold winter, an unwelcome armed force invades a peaceful community, bringing panic, turmoil and brutal violence.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Moisture invades your porch cushions and flooring, leading to the growth of mold, mildew, and algae.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company’s annual revenue now exceeds $35 million and has grown sevenfold in the past year, according to Proner.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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This far exceeds other similar devices.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With each passing day, Hamas further re-entrenches its control.—
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The digital dirham likely further entrenches the US dollar’s dominance, because the UAE’s currency is pegged to the greenback, but gives US regulators less oversight over financial flows.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With superb chemistry between Pascal and Ramsey and careful attention to their respective characters, The Last of Us transcends being just another zombie show, entering the realm of prestige television.—
Sammi Burke,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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This Steve Madden rain jacket—marked down to $20, by the way—will come in handy for both, and this stylish oversized cardigan transcends the seasons, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That marks a record since the party's foundation in 1955 and surpasses the previous record of 300 seats won in 1986 by late Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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That marks a record since the party’s foundation in 1955 and surpasses the previous record of 300 seats won in 1986 by the party under late Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Overutilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overutilizes. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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