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Recent Examples of overutilize
The urge to intervene in places of peripheral concern to U.S. interests, to overreact to threats, to overutilize military force in dealing with terrorists and others—these outlasted Obama.
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Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2021
Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overutilize
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Musicians can develop dystonias from overusing certain body parts such as violinists who develop dystonia in their hands or trumpet players who develop dystonia in their lips.—
Indu Subramanian,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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The word timeless can sometimes be overused in fashion, but this is that word in action.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Yet abroad, Germans are still caricatured as Nazis, and the remembrance culture plays a part by overdoing it.—
Mark Sappenfield,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 May 2025
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Reflect what the job is looking for, but don't overdo it—listing nine to 12 skills is sufficient. 3.—
Franklin Buchanan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Being constantly under stress can essentially overwork certain parts of the brain.—
Darlingtina Esiaka,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
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Last month, data from FIFPro and Football benchmark suggested players headed to the Club World Cup would be among the most overworked.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Of note: Your Content must not be false, defamatory, misleading or hateful, or infringe any copyright or any other third-party rights or otherwise be unlawful.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The defense team insisted their client wanted to be physically present for the hearing, and argued that ruling otherwise would infringe on his rights.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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As the Nazis encroached on Czechoslovakia in 1938, the Löw-Beers fled.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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As human settlements expanded on islands where the auk nested, the bird's habitat was further encroached upon.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Locals who spoke to the outlets said that the industrial park had fallen into disrepair in recent years, and teenagers would often trespass onto the property.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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That investigation found two other Seattle police officers who also attended the rally had trespassed near the Capitol, and, on a disciplinary committee's recommendation, both were fired.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
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This metabolically active fat accumulates around the waist, surrounding and invading the heart, liver, and pancreas.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Georgetown Law School Professor David Super also questioned the amount of deference that Haines gave the administration, including on the questions of whether Tren de Aragua is invading the U.S. and whether the Venezuelan government is responsible.—
Joe Walsh
May 15,
CBS News,
15 May 2025
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“Overutilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overutilize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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