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as in to exert
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Recent Examples of overwork
Resting areas were erected off set to avoid overworking the rats, who had access to food and water at all times.
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Laura Bradley, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
For others that could be overworking as a distraction.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Those who have stayed are overworked, Ducayet said.
—Jess Huff, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
The department’s overtime costs have ballooned past $1 billion and officers have complained that they are overworked.
—Maria Cramer, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Laura Bradley, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
For others that could be overworking as a distraction.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Those who have stayed are overworked, Ducayet said.
—Jess Huff, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
The department’s overtime costs have ballooned past $1 billion and officers have complained that they are overworked.
—Maria Cramer, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for overwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwork
Verb
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To enjoy seitan without overdoing the sodium, pair it with foods naturally low in sodium, like vegetables and grains, and use herbs and spices instead of salt to boost flavor.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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Don’t overdo it, but do include social proof in your social media channels, email marketing and media.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But, sadly, both can exert enormous pressure on strands, easily breaking the hair.—
Philipp Wehsack,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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Trump has moved to place loyalists in high-level positions in a bid to exert control over a Justice Department that has investigated him for years.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Using heat-protection sprays and blow-dry-specific products can also help minimize damage, though Sahin warned against overusing styling products.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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But overusing them can strip away your skin's natural moisturizing oils, Dr. Lenzy explains.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The scene also allows Howery to exercise his impeccable timing, nailing every syllable.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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Kīlauea Eruption: Advice for Visitors Visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park should exercise caution and stay informed about the eruption through official updates from HVO and the National Park Service.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Protesters in Georgia are trying to stem Putin’s growing influence in the region.—
Anthony Borden,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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What starts as a romp in the woods, though, soon turns into a horror show when Josh’s friend Sergey (Friend) tries to force himself on Iris, who stabs him to death.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Salmaan essays the lead role of Baskhar in Venky Atluri’s Lucky Baskhar.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Can essay readers really detect if someone used AI for an application?—
Brad Tuttle,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Overwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwork. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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