overtime

noun

Definition of overtimenext
as in double time

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Recent Examples of overtime Where the conversation heads into overtime is discussing the actual work that goes into styling sports gods — whether from the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL or MLS. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 The two teams ended up in an overtime thriller that the Cavs won 145-134, with Mitchell dropping a career-high 71 in the process. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Useful signals include employee feedback surveys, workload trends, overtime trends and absenteeism. — Marcy Klipfel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Eddie George rushes for 216 yards, the second best opening-day NFL performance, in helping Tennessee past Oakland 24-21 in overtime. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overtime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtime
  1. double time
  2. wage
  3. salary
  4. minimum wage
  5. paycheck
  6. living wage
  7. compensation
  8. time and a half
Noun
  • Then City surged into something like dominance, during which time Baggaley built a case to demand double time for her Sunday afternoon’s work.
    — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The district also agreed to shift to a weekly overtime threshold, allowing full-time employees to get time-and-a-half on their sixth consecutive work day and double time on the seventh day.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of double time
Noun
  • Even with a squad laden with graduates from their La Masia youth academy, Barca’s wage bill is routinely one of football’s highest, reflecting how much the club must pay in order to retain its talent.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Trump claimed the payments would be possible because of the economy's strength, yet consumer sentiment is weak as gasoline prices are increasing because of the war with Iran and wages are struggling to keep pace with inflation.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of wage
Noun
  • Every year, often more than once a year, DK Metcalf gives some of his salary back to the NFL.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Unions serve as a vital counterbalance in an economy where corporate profits and executive salaries often overshadow the needs of the workforce.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of salary
Noun
  • After 90 days or once the employee turns 20, whichever happens first, they must be paid at least the regular minimum wage.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • As Cambodia begins negotiations over the 2027 minimum wage, workers and their representatives are calling for a larger increase to cope with mounting food, fuel and living costs.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of minimum wage
Noun
  • My dad was handling payroll for a small organization at the time and had to walk to the UPS on Chestnut Street to overnight some paychecks.
    — Laurel Dalrymple, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But no American should be forced to join an organization under the threat of losing their job, let alone be forced to fund it with their paycheck.
    — Mark Mix, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of paycheck
Noun
  • The announcement follows similar action taken by workers at various branches of the V&A Museum in London, who voted to strike over pay, working conditions, and the institution’s refusal to seek living wage accreditation.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Maybe that means hiring full-time refs and paying them a living wage.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of living wage
Noun
  • Quicken Loans is affiliated with Rocket Mortgage and its lender rankings can be influenced by compensation.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Skains also accused Wojtelwicz of increasing her and other female employees’ workloads without extra compensation, according to the suit.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of compensation
Noun
  • Related Articles The union says the museum has refused to negotiate better pay, including time and a half on bank holidays.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In Rhode Island, most hourly workers are required to be paid time and a half on Sundays and holidays.
    — Wheeler Cowperthwaite, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of time and a half

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