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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overutilizes
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But Maura never overdoes the feisty granny bit.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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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
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As the third weekend of November encroaches upon us, so does the holiday season — and streaming networks are picking up the cheer in full swing.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
14 Nov. 2025
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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
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Moisture invades your porch cushions and flooring, leading to the growth of mold, mildew, and algae.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Both sides gave conflicting accounts of the incident, which follows weeks of retaliation from China after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo might intervene if China invades Taiwan.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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That amount exceeds what is consumed in South Florida daily, and during times of high water the state’s flood control procedures require that even more freshwater be discharged to the coasts.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Two-way contracts don’t count against the salary cap, but Brown is ineligible to sign one because his NBA service time exceeds the maximum allowable for two-way players.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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With each passing day, Hamas further re-entrenches its control.—
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The digital dirham likely further entrenches the US dollar’s dominance, because the UAE’s currency is pegged to the greenback, but gives US regulators less oversight over financial flows.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Geller said the issue transcends politics.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Not many in the robotics industry claim to be playing God, but at times the sheer ambition of the work transcends simple engineering.—
James Vincent,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Wilkens, with his 939th win, surpasses Red Auerbach’s record.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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That price typically surpasses the $1 million mark.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Overutilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overutilizes. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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