Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexerted
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The most famous is Bernoulli’s principle, which states that an increase in the speed of a fluid decreases the pressure exerted by the fluid.—
Cat Rainsford,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2026 -
Guardiola may have defensive injury issues, too, but the respective physical toll exerted could not be more contrasting.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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No other text has exercised such an incredible pull on the Iranian imagination.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
15 Jan. 2026
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Since 2011, when the fifth-year option was introduced in a new CBA, the previous eight quarterbacks drafted first all had their fifth-year options exercised.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Some commenters tried to strike a middle ground, acknowledging the humor while criticizing the impact on workers.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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That's when Goldberg said two ICE agents got out of their own vehicle, walked across the lot and tried to open Goldberg's car door.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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In the process, Tarr essayed an arresting tone poem about spiritual isolation that enraptured viewers.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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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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“Overexerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexerted. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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