Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overextending
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Our norms and expectations are being shattered by an overreaching executive.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
28 Nov. 2025 -
Our norms and expectations are being shattered by an overreaching executive.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
25 Nov. 2025
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The administration has not laid out details of either the fraud claims or the widening plan to withhold funds, which was first reported by the New York Post.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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When a Black teenager is executed by police on Juneteenth and no evidence remains to contest the official account, CYCLE reveals the widening rift between what the system claims and what a mother’s relentless pursuit of truth exposes.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And according to the sneaker and streetwear retailer, this begins with an evolution of the brand’s loyalty program, broadening the color palette and product assortment available to each of the three tiers.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
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This week – the first full one of the new year – has shown the broadening trade take flight, as highly cyclical sectors consumer discretionary and materials led the way for the period with a week-to-date gain of more than 5% and more than 4%, respectively.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, Harold’s Chicken grew far beyond its original location, expanding into a regional brand with restaurants across eight states.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Mitsubishi is looking to capitalize on rising power needs from data centers, manufacturing, as well as LNG exports, by expanding in the the world's largest gas market, citing domestic consumption, production, exports, and further demand growth.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Anta’s per share offer price isn’t known, and Artémis reportedly expected bids exceeding 40 euros per share.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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That ruling, which was recently overturned by an appellate court, stood in stark contrast to the will of Tesla’s shareholders, who have now affirmed the substance of the 2018 CEO Performance Award on three separate occasions, each with support exceeding 75% of votes cast.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Overextending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overextending. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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