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as in to exert
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Recent Examples of overwork
Recognizing achievements based on productivity and innovative impact rather than sheer time worked can ease the pressure to overwork.
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Jason Wingard, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Combine overworked and sometimes feuding doctors with patients arriving to a crowded emergency room on the worst day of their lives, and the stakes really couldn’t be higher.
—Annabel Gutterman, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Duchess Meghan reflects on 'overwhelming' experience launching business The pair discussed feeling overworked and overwhelmed as business owners.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
During his recovery from the heart attack, his friends attributed it to overwork in his ministry, seemingly never turning down requests to preach the good word in schools, churches and prisons.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Jason Wingard, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Combine overworked and sometimes feuding doctors with patients arriving to a crowded emergency room on the worst day of their lives, and the stakes really couldn’t be higher.
—Annabel Gutterman, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Duchess Meghan reflects on 'overwhelming' experience launching business The pair discussed feeling overworked and overwhelmed as business owners.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
During his recovery from the heart attack, his friends attributed it to overwork in his ministry, seemingly never turning down requests to preach the good word in schools, churches and prisons.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwork
Verb
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But don’t overdo it—a study in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research found three sets of 30 seconds of rolling daily is enough to improve symptoms.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
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Washing items with fabric softener can also help with wrinkle prevention, but don't overdo it.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump exerted his power in a manner and on a scale that has no easy historical comparison.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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Whatever the place or situation, the old life has to exert a pull on the leaver or the leaving means little.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The word timeless can sometimes be overused in fashion, but this is that word in action.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Side effects can vary based on your overall condition and the specific vitamin or supplement overused.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In Khalil's case, immigration authorities had discretion to grant temporary humanitarian release—a practice regularly employed for circumstances like family births or deaths—but chose not to exercise.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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Line dancing is a great way to exercise your mind and body.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And then… follow me here… the guy Kamilla was trying to convince that Shauhin was dangerous decides to believe that Kamilla and Shauhin are… too tight!—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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In Avengers: Civil War, Ross essentially kicks off the conflict between Captain America and Iron Man by trying to force U.S. government oversight over the Avengers.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Akshay Kumar plays Nair while R Madhavan essays the role of his opposing lawyer in the film.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Additional help like rewriting or essay editing services often comes in handy.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Overwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwork. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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