overutilized

Definition of overutilizednext
past tense of overutilize
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overused
Verb
  • But in science, they have been especially overused.
    Clarissa Brincat, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Turning Up the Heat Too High Too Fast High heat has its place, but it is often overused.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Overutilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overutilized. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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