Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overutilizes
Verb
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Alexander’s staging occasionally overdoes the comic exuberance.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026 -
But Maura never overdoes the feisty granny bit.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the Chinese men shoot the breeze and play cards, a mob of armed white miners gathers over the hill and encroaches on the unsuspecting outsiders.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cloud Dancer, a white that is both warm and cool, reflects an overwhelmed feeling among consumers as the world feels louder and technology, in particular AI, encroaches further into our lives.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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That’s important, since many people make the mistake—both in the gym and daily life—of shrugging their shoulders up to their ears, which overuses the upper traps and elevates the scapula.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Japan and Taiwan China and Japan relations are currently particularly fraught, with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting last year Japan might get involved if China invades Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2026
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But 1 in 200 will experience irreversible paralysis when the virus invades their nervous system.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Stroll through its 52-block historic district dotted with Victorian mansions, legendary seafood shacks, and an arts scene that far exceeds expectations for a small town.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The spokesperson said that exceeds the state minimum standards, which call for checks every 30 minutes on at-risk or high-risk inmates.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Markets, policymakers and regional leaders are now watching closely to see how far the conflict spreads, and whether the power shift in Tehran alters Iran’s political trajectory or further entrenches its security-first stance.—
Garrett Downs,Greg Iacurci,Azhar Sukri,Spriha Srivastava,Emma Graham,Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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With each passing day, Hamas further re-entrenches its control.—
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The wheelchair protection regulations should not be a partisan issue, as disability access represents a fundamental safety and civil rights concern that transcends political ideology.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The implication is that this music transcends time and place, uniting art forms and cultures throughout history.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes, the pantry uses monetary funds to replenish supply, but the demand — both from Muslims and non-Muslims — often surpasses what’s available.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Arrow Lake processors offer abundant processing power that often surpasses that of their direct competitors.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Overutilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overutilizes. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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