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Recent Examples of overwork
Mix gently to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Fawners often overwork, over-give, over-care, over-apologize and self-abandon in order to earn approval, avoid conflict or feel secure.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Walking or running uphill, or on uneven or hard surfaces, can also overwork the tibialis anterior, triggering shin tightness and pain.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, employers that overwork their workers have high turnover rates.
—Louis Tay, The Conversation, 15 Aug. 2025
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Fawners often overwork, over-give, over-care, over-apologize and self-abandon in order to earn approval, avoid conflict or feel secure.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Walking or running uphill, or on uneven or hard surfaces, can also overwork the tibialis anterior, triggering shin tightness and pain.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, employers that overwork their workers have high turnover rates.
—Louis Tay, The Conversation, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwork
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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,
30 Oct. 2025
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Unlike horror movies built on shadowy boogeymen bouncing out of the dark, The Witch's tone stays quiet, swarming around themes of bewitchery, black magic, and wickedness without overdoing it.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Vought has exerted extraordinary control over government spending this year, usurping congressional decisions on how the nation's money is used.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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If rates rise unexpectedly, those low initial payments can balloon, exerting pressure on household budgets just as the broader economy absorbs the impact.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Shea butter and cocoa butter are thick and great ingredients that generally can’t be overused.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, both can cause side effects if overused.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Long-term control comes from consistent lifestyle changes like eating foods low in salt, exercising regularly, and managing stress.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Russia held a nuclear forces exercise on October 22, overseen by President Vladimir Putin.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Take a note from the sturgeon and do not overexert yourself by trying to propel in a direction that isn't working.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
6 Aug. 2025
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But in terms of its deeds, the government has been very much trying to push Hungarian literature in an opposite direction.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Other apparent daycare employees could be seen trying to get to her after she was placed in the ICE vehicle, with one holding a small child.—
Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The story is raw, layered, and powerful, with unforgettable characters which will be essayed by incredibly talented actors.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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The physical editions will also come with a 125-page liner notes essay from Sean Wilentz.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Overwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwork. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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