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
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Within the machines, heated up to 275 degrees, a balloon will exert up to 100 pounds of pressure; this combination of extreme heat and force will force the crown into its permanent shape in less than a minute.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Large-cap cult momentum names Tesla and Palantir exerted pressure on the S & P 500, even as micro-caps fly , quantum-computing lottery tickets surge , crypto presses to former highs , and Robinhood shares add 2% today, 22% this month and almost 300% year to date.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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People most at risk for heat exhaustion are the elderly, those with high blood pressure, and individuals working or exercising in the heat.—
Brandi D. Addison,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Such meddling from the executive, if ultimately successful for the president in terms of him exercising more control, would lead to far lower interest rates, something Trump has consistently argued for.—
Nick Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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Vrabel seemingly doesn’t want to overwork his wide receiver corps, which should eventually lead to opportunities for everyone.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Tips for Making Fancy Baking Powder Biscuits The recipe calls for just a quick mix, so don’t overwork it.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Some experts liken it to trying to spot a snowball in a snowstorm.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Overseas activists have tried to deliver aid in the past to Gaza but have either been intercepted by Israeli forces or come under some form of attack.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
1 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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In the film, Bajpayee plays the police officer while Jim Sarbh essays the role of the killer who goes by the fictional name Carl Bhojraj.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Overexert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexert. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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