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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
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But nighttime pain that woke me every few hours was likely from overdoing, Bugbee’s nurse explained.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Be careful to avoid using salt near trees and other plants, and don’t overdo it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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In athletes, fat stored in muscle — predominantly in muscle fiber droplets — is an important energy reserve that the body taps into when a person exerts an extraordinary amount of energy.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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The merger aimed to distance the party from Sasikala’s influence amid mutual concerns that her faction exerted undue control over the party and prevent a split in the AIADMK government.—
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rights groups warn the measure, introduced in March 2025, is now being overused by authorities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, overusing a fine-tooth comb could even backfire.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
14 Apr. 2026
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You’d be surprised how many students hold their breath while exercising.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The Pentagon has tried to revamp its famously slow and sclerotic acquisitions pipeline.—
Garrett M. Graff,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2026
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Atletico is at home to defend its 2-0 win from the first leg and try to make it to the last four of the European competition for the first time in nearly a decade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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 20 Apr. 2026.
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