Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexerting
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The solicitor general’s assertion was met with some pushback by justices who questioned how far-reaching that claim would be and whether the agencies are solely exerting executive power.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Dec. 2025 -
The war in Ukraine should be Europeanized so that Europe can police its own region and keep Russia from exerting outsize influence beyond its borders.—
MICHAEL KIMMAGE,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Dec. 2025
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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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Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembélé, Jude Bellingham and others are trying to put their stamp on the tournament that takes place in the prime of their careers.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Hurt gave up two more hits, recording his only out when Jake Mangum was thrown out trying to steal third.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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“Overexerting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexerting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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