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Recent Examples of overwork
The Yankees have the fifth-worst bullpen ERA since June 1, and several of their relievers are overworked.
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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Students can tell teachers are overworked and need more resources, Kolatkar said.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The Mets' bullpen in front of closer Edwin Díaz has been overworked, and in late June and early July, that bullpen struggled mightily.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Air traffic controllers are notoriously overworked, having to monitor thousands of flights a day and frequently forced to rely on decades-old technology.
—semafor.com, 11 July 2025
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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Students can tell teachers are overworked and need more resources, Kolatkar said.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The Mets' bullpen in front of closer Edwin Díaz has been overworked, and in late June and early July, that bullpen struggled mightily.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Air traffic controllers are notoriously overworked, having to monitor thousands of flights a day and frequently forced to rely on decades-old technology.
—semafor.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwork
Verb
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Simple pleasures appeal to you as the moon and Venus harmonize—no need to overdo it.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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And while some thought the league was overdoing it with all the shots of the singer during the games, Mama Kelce was excited for the new audience Swift was attracting.—
Lisa France,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center — and its signature ceremony — reflect his effort to exert his influence over an array of cultural institutions.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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And exerting their infectious will and influence from the sidelines of an essentially meaningless game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Aug. 2025
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Another thing that Shakman does is showcase the superpowers but never overuses or over-eggs them.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Researchers are discovering that SWD could have a pyrethroid resistance, so overusing insecticides could cause SWD to gain stronger immunity and spread farther, according to the University of California.—
Sophia Valchine,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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One day while exercising, a healthy 59-year-old semi-retiree felt a lump in his abdomen.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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People taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication (such as warfarin) should exercise caution with mangosteen consumption.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The organizers try to strike a balance between elements in which merch or products might come into play and the best things in Laufey life being free.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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This has been a trying time for my family, me and my fans, and the support throughout the garage and my partners has been a bright spot.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But Celeste Wallander, until recently the top defense official overseeing U.S. policy toward Europe and Russia, warns in a new Foreign Affairs essay that this transformation will have more complicated consequences than most Americans expect.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
3 July 2025
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Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, Kannappa stars Vishnu Manchu along with Akshay Kumar who essays the role of Hindu God Shiva.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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“Overwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwork. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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