overwork

verb

Definition of overworknext
1
as in to overdo

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2
as in to exert

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Recent Examples of overwork Teachers, nurses and doctors across the country regularly sound alarms about being overworked and underfunded, and many end up leaving their public jobs in frustration at impossible conditions. — Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026 Plenty of gossip also leaked out from behind the scenes — rumors that the actors were overworked, and that Levinson’s constant and last-minute script changes cost time and money and drove some of them to the verge of quitting. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026 My brand is geared toward a consumer who appreciates individuality and quality but doesn’t want anything too loud or overworked, even the larger pieces are relatively understated which allows the stones to shine. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 Unfortunately, our educators and support staff are overworked and undervalued. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwork
  1. overdo
  2. exert
  3. overuse
  4. exercise
  5. overexert
  6. try
  7. essay
Verb
  • But Montgomery cautions against overdoing it with vinegar as a weed control method.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
  • From two-tone cardigans for dinner and straw hats for family beach days to her signature breezy button-downs, Markle’s getaway style is a master class in looking polished without overdoing it.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of overdo
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  • These active pups are happiest when spending ample time outdoors exerting themselves.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Even for a famous masterpiece, the Bayeux Tapestry exerts an unusually powerful hold over the professionals who work with it.
    — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of exert
Verb
  • According to cleaning expert Scott Schrader, there are any number of cleaning errors that can cause damage or pose potential health risks, from overusing products to poor ventilation.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While the analogy may be slightly overused, the challenge is that oil still needs to be refined into a useful end product.
    — Guy Courtin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of overuse
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  • In addition to exercise, Eden said, maintaining a balanced diet is another part of her wellness regimen.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • In doing this, director and writer Jesse Eisenberg exercises his understanding of being both the actor and the director.
    — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of exercise
Verb
  • If you are trapped in the rubble after an earthquake, save your energy and don't overexert.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, people who overexert during work or exercise may become dehydrated and susceptible to heat sickness.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
Definition of overexert
Verb
  • However, only Atef Najib, Assad’s cousin, a security chief infamous for his brutality, is likely to face execution, the rest having been tried in absentia.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Captivated by the notion, Bell and I tried it and had the time of our lives.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of try
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  • Larger collaboration, now being essayed by film industries as established as France and the Nordic States, is the bigger major way Africa’s film industries can also go.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • After netting a Golden Globe nomination for her film debut in 1978's Corvette Summer, Annie Potts joined the cast of Ghostbusters, played the ultimate Cool Girl record store clerk in Pretty in Pink (1986), and essayed her most iconic role as barbed single-mother Mary Jo Shively on Designing Women.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Definition of essay

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“Overwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwork. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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