Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overextending
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The rescission process under the Impoundment Control Act was created in response to an overreaching executive branch in the 1970s, and it should be used today to keep the spending power in Congress.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 Mar. 2025 -
Setting aside the fact that this order may deny care to adults, who are free to make their own health care decisions, this overreaching executive order substitutes the president’s misinformed view for that of every medical association in America.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, despite ongoing innovation, the growing digital dependence of organizations and consumers is widening the cybersecurity attack surface at an unprecedented rate.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Cecilia’s smile broadened, her eyes widening.—
Bob Brody,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Dec. 2024
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In September the government approved broadening the scope of its DST.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This strategy is not only about broadening the asset base of the business but also a calculated action to increase its investment in the cryptocurrency, so projecting future expansion.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Jackson is also considering expanding her part-time interior decorating business.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Wood was recognized for her leadership in creating and expanding the district’s TRACprogram—Teamwork, Regulation, Acceptance, and Community.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Developing a liquid metal layer The extreme conditions within a fusion reactor, where super-heated plasma reaches temperatures exceeding those of the sun, pose a significant challenge to material science.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2025
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Winston has continued to provide value in locker rooms despite not exceeding the big expectations that followed the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner to the NFL during his first five seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Overextending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overextending. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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