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Recent Examples of overwork
Jeremy Swayman played the previous two games but there is no need to overwork him at the moment.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Do not overwork or the dough will become tough.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Be careful not to overwork the dough or the gnocchi will become tough.
—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
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Do not overwork or the dough will become tough.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Be careful not to overwork the dough or the gnocchi will become tough.
—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
See All Example Sentences for overwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwork
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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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With such a wide range of bold options, what’s the key to embracing maximalism without overdoing it?—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Rayo exerted some pressure but were largely restricted to shots from distance.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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No effort is made to explain how the alien sphere exerts its power, and the book’s core theme, in the end, is the limit of human understanding.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Common mistakes like skipping morning water, overusing caffeine, or ignoring electrolytes can impact hydration.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2026
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De-escalate the Crisis Narrative The word crisis is splashed across every headline regarding mental health, but Redding warns that overusing this term can actually hinder our ability to help.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Lightning can strike even when a storm has seemingly passed, so exercise caution.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Small craft should exercise caution over the Atlantic waters, and a small craft advisory is in effect for boaters over the Keys.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 May 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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Truman Capote noted that one of Marilyn’s overriding features was her desire to try and please everyone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Cavs owner Dan Gilbert tried borrowing the Philadelphia blueprint by limiting ticket sales to Ohio residents through geolocation restrictions, just like the Sixers attempted in Round 2.—
Kristian Winfield,
Sun Sentinel,
25 May 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 May. 2026.
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