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as in to exert
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Recent Examples of overwork
Be careful not to overwork the dough or the gnocchi will become tough.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
The Hurricanes definitely don’t want to overwork Frederik Andersen, with Brind’Amour saying during camp that a 50-50 split between him and Kochetkov would be ideal.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Tips for Making Fancy Baking Powder Biscuits The recipe calls for just a quick mix, so don’t overwork it.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Mix gently to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
The Hurricanes definitely don’t want to overwork Frederik Andersen, with Brind’Amour saying during camp that a 50-50 split between him and Kochetkov would be ideal.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Tips for Making Fancy Baking Powder Biscuits The recipe calls for just a quick mix, so don’t overwork it.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Mix gently to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwork
Verb
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Don’t [overdo it with] procedures.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2026
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But Jevons wasn’t overdoing it.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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At least two tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz while impersonating ships scrapped long ago, as Iran continues to exert a tight hold on traffic through the waterway.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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This is why Russia sees no immediate advantage to a rapid end to the conflict, believing that the path to victory will come from exerting pressure on the ground, rather than from negotiations.—
Olivier Kempf,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Erie, for example, is one of the communities currently threatening to cut off water access to residents who are overusing water at this time.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dallas’ blue line has more depth in terms of numbers, but its top three producers have been overused.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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One key to success in campaigns is exercising tight control over your message.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tactics to combat drug traffickers required military leaders exercising might, not lawyers telling generals what to do, according to Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Don't overexert yourself doing outdoor chores or activities.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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Don’t overexert yourself trying to push or dig your vehicle out of the snow.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
26 Nov. 2025
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People and Policy Federal lawmakers have tried to increase children’s access to dental insurance.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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In other words, restaurants tend to follow the market that already exists rather than trying to start one from scratch.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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The four-man group plays and sings with equal verve whether essaying its own engaging songs or classics by Bill Monroe, The Carter Family and The Stanley Brothers.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Playboy's spring issue, including Hale's full photo shoot and essay, hits newsstands in April.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Overwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwork. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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