Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overutilizing
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And Carys is certainly embracing shopping her mom's previous red carpet picks — even to the point of possibly overdoing it.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026 -
While a thin layer can help support the skin barrier, overdoing thick zinc creams daily may feel too heavy for skin types and ironically, could clog pores in oily skin.—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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The Mets need to be careful about potentially overusing him and their other high-leverage relievers such as lefty Brooks Raley and right-hander Luke Weaver.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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While most treatments are safe, ProPublica’s investigation found that there has been widespread concern among medical experts that some doctors are overusing procedures on patients who may not need them.—
Annie Waldman,
ProPublica,
29 May 2026
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Immersive experiences like Meow Wolf, Activate Games, or the Sphere in Las Vegas are also encroaching, offering visitors something truly novel (no offense to funnel cakes).—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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Jurado noted that tongues of salt water are already encroaching into some of the freshwater areas of South Florida.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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In addition to topical repellents, there are also some effective products that can deter pests from invading your campsite or outdoor dinner party.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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By one account, Lechuga explains, Wells said his depiction of Martians invading Victorian England was inspired by European colonization of the Aboriginal Tasmanians; by another, the author billed it as a warning about the need to strengthen England’s military capabilities.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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After the Plessy ruling segregation laws multiplied, entrenching a system of racial separation that would last for decades.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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The 200-acre Fayetteville facility is a fútbol showcase, entrenching Georgia as the center of the international sport’s growth in America.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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“Overutilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overutilizing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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