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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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The fastest ways to lose that hotel feel include overusing plug-ins, which read as synthetic, and mixing too many competing fragrances at once.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Don’t Overdo the Booze While a preflight or in-flight cocktail might sound like a good idea to calm jangled nerves, both experts caution against overusing alcohol to manage anxiety in the air.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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Lattes, energy drinks, sodas and pre-workout powders have made caffeine easier to consume than ever and easier to overdo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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When to Skip Crunches Crunches are generally safe for people with proper form who don’t overdo it.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
11 June 2026
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Continue tossing with the fork until the dough is just evenly damp and shaggy, being careful not to overwork the dough too much.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Turn out onto a work surface and lightly knead until no dry spots remain (be careful not to overwork).—
Andy Baraghani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 May 2026
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Mitchell viewed that as the council attempting to silence him and infringe upon his right to freedom of speech.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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And a supermarket should not be allowed to infringe on a football ground.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Severe weather to our west may try to encroach on southeast Michigan late Wednesday.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Kenya has experienced incidents of land grabbing in the past, and environmentalists have often spoken out when parks and other green spaces are encroached upon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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As if breaking the law would offer a symbolic release from this double bind, the third video documents Liden trespassing into the apartment of an anonymous hoarder.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Walking on private ground without permission is clearly trespassing in Montana.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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June 6 is also the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, when Allied troops invaded Normandy, France, turning the tide of the war in Europe.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Chalamet, Jenner and Stiller invaded Rocket Arena to support the Knicks for Game 4, with Chalamet hugging guard Jalen Brunson after New York completed the sweep.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Overutilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overutilize. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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