as in overtaxed
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as in overused
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as in exerted
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overworked
Verb
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The word timeless can sometimes be overused in fashion, but this is that word in action.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025 -
For those with sensitive skin — or if overused — AHAs can compromise the skin barrier, causing redness and irritation.—
Victoria Jowett,
Refinery29,
1 Apr. 2025
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The three officers who exerted deadly force – Gustafson, Garcia and Widlarz – have been cleared following the investigation, and Mosser’s review is now considered closed.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Steadily, Emery’s side exerted control and after Simon Adingra had a goal ruled out for handball, Villa seized the initiative.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some of them wanted to dance, some spent time with their families, others just looked exhausted.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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But now, a quieter trend is taking hold in exhausted households nationwide: revenge meals.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Parents,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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As a result, many controllers report that they are fatigued and demoralized, a combination that some fear could lead to a catastrophic mistake.—
Aaron Krolik,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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In a headphone environment in which the left and right channels are separated, ears may become fatigued during prolonged listening.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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An anti-Israel fervor has swept through Hollywood since Hamas invaded Israel 17 months ago, slaughtering more than 1,200 men, women, and children and taking 251 as hostages.—
Haley Strack,
National Review,
13 Mar. 2025
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Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014 and launched a full-scale invasion in 2022.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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Marcus is the latest high-profile Post staffer to exit as Bezos has exercised more control over the news outlet.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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This is similar to humans with the obesity gene; those who followed a stricter diet and exercised more often were less likely to be obese.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some victims are already tired of fighting this fight.—
Ashley Belanger – May 19,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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At the end of the tour, people were tired, so most people ended up returning to the hotel and getting lunch afterwards.—
Janet B. Carson,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
Verb
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In addition, there is a growing concern around AI and its potential impact, thus increasing the likelihood of ambiguity becoming deeply entrenched in the workforce.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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With a Labour government entrenched until at least 2029, that’s unlikely to happen anytime, but the big brands are also big planners, and always thinking about the success of the next generation.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Overworked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overworked. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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