Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overextended
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Democrats and liberals strongly believe Trump has overreached yet again — albeit not in quite such egregious terms — by inveighing against Bad Bunny.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Rozier's lawyers have asked for the charges against him to be thrown out, arguing that the government overreached by turning a private dispute over bettors' use of nonpublic information into a federal case.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Each ultimately broadened the country’s base of growth.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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The report also shows that, during the initial investigation, police broadened the scope to determine how alcohol was obtained.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility Guest rooms on every floor feature widened entry doors, roll-in showers, tubs with grab bars, movable shower benches, wheelchair-accessible sinks, and door alarms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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And for the first time in over 60 years, the gender pay gap widened for two years in a row.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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And because everything must be swept up, co-opted and expanded upon by AI, the repeating of the offensive word wasn’t just confined to the BBC’s airing of the award show.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Working with Planning and Economic Development, the council has adjusted and expanded eligibility guidelines.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Overextended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overextended. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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