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overutilize

verb

Definition of overutilize

as in to overuse

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While the analogy may be slightly overused, the challenge is that oil still needs to be refined into a useful end product.

— Guy Courtin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Common mistakes like skipping morning water, overusing caffeine, or ignoring electrolytes can impact hydration.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026

Definition of overuse

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Be careful not to overdo it; once scooped, the frozen watermelon will melt faster.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
While the Rays are being careful not to overdo expectations for their highest draft pick in 18 years, Emerson is not shy at all about his goals.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

Definition of overdo

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West Virginia did its best to overwork right-hander Dawson Montesa (CBB), who starred for the Mountaineers early after transferring from Division II Adelphi but faded as the season went on.

— Keith Law, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Try not to overwork the paint by going over the same areas on the same pass.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026

Definition of overwork

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Masimo won the courtroom battle , as a federal jury in California ruled that Apple did infringe on Masimo's technology and awarded Masimo $634 million in damages.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 16 July 2026
The organization argued the law could infringe on the public’s First Amendment right to record law enforcement and invite constitutional challenges.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Definition of infringe

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Police say riders have been trespassing in MDOT work zones, including areas associated with the Restore I-94 project, where large dirt and aggregate piles have been used as obstacle courses.

— Gino Vicci, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The Court ruled that easements permitting the location of Line 5 across Tribal lands expired in 2013 and Enbridge in effect has been trespassing since.

— Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of trespass

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The greybeards will take on the suicide mission of storming the castle walls, erecting ladders, and invading the city while arrows and rocks rain down on them.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Frantic skirmishes between the family and the beast take place as the house floods, and eventually the invading creature is tangled up in a trap.

— William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

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