Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexerting
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Drinking a lot of water is particularly important for fans and workers who are moving around a lot or exerting themselves.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
17 June 2026 -
Wembanyama mired his fundamental greatness by either trying too hard to dominate or exerting his physicality in a petty way.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Other ways to lower cholesterol include drinking alcohol in moderation, exercising for at least 150 minutes a week, maintaining a healthy weight, and sleeping at least seven hours a night.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
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Nevertheless, migrants in Germany are known to avoid exercising their right to medical care because of the requirement to obtain a document from the welfare office in advance, which exposes them to reporting to migration authorities.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Brian Gutiérrez, the Mexican American who played a key role in the opener as South Africa was hit a with a red card while trying to stop him, and veteran Roberto Alvarado, who recorded an assist against South Africa, joined Rangel as Chivas starters in the opener.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The officer retreated and fired several shots, killing the dog and injuring its owner, who was trying to secure the animal, police said.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Overexerting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexerting. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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