as in to exert
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Recent Examples of overexert
Take a note from the sturgeon and do not overexert yourself by trying to propel in a direction that isn't working.
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 6 Aug. 2025
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexert
Verb
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Vought has exerted extraordinary control over government spending this year, usurping congressional decisions on how the nation's money is used.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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If rates rise unexpectedly, those low initial payments can balloon, exerting pressure on household budgets just as the broader economy absorbs the impact.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Long-term control comes from consistent lifestyle changes like eating foods low in salt, exercising regularly, and managing stress.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Russia held a nuclear forces exercise on October 22, overseen by President Vladimir Putin.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Be careful not to overwork the dough or the gnocchi will become tough.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Hurricanes definitely don’t want to overwork Frederik Andersen, with Brind’Amour saying during camp that a 50-50 split between him and Kochetkov would be ideal.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But in terms of its deeds, the government has been very much trying to push Hungarian literature in an opposite direction.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Other apparent daycare employees could be seen trying to get to her after she was placed in the ICE vehicle, with one holding a small child.—
Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The story is raw, layered, and powerful, with unforgettable characters which will be essayed by incredibly talented actors.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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The physical editions will also come with a 125-page liner notes essay from Sean Wilentz.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Overexert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexert. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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