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Recent Examples of overworked
Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Burnout among American workers has jumped to a six-year high, according to a recent study, as employees continue to feel overworked and trepidatious about their employment opportunities elsewhere.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
When he’s introduced, Ulysses (Battle) is mourning the death of his father alongside his overworked nurse mother, Amara (Kristolyn Lloyd), and his stern churchgoing aunt Rose (Joaquina Kalukango).
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
In conversation with Fortune, Zhao said there is ample evidence of workers feeling anxious, overworked, and burned out.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
There were more calls for service than overworked case managers could handle.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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This will keep the mixing action to a minimum after adding the meat and prevent tough, overworked meatballs.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Burnout among American workers has jumped to a six-year high, according to a recent study, as employees continue to feel overworked and trepidatious about their employment opportunities elsewhere.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
When he’s introduced, Ulysses (Battle) is mourning the death of his father alongside his overworked nurse mother, Amara (Kristolyn Lloyd), and his stern churchgoing aunt Rose (Joaquina Kalukango).
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
In conversation with Fortune, Zhao said there is ample evidence of workers feeling anxious, overworked, and burned out.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
There were more calls for service than overworked case managers could handle.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overworked
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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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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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Big players did not step up in a game which required authority; Woltemade was anonymous, Anthony Gordon was dreadful, Newcastle’s midfield exerted little control.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Two shivering dogs now sat in her backseat, exhausted but safe.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Surely that has increasing resonance among the politically exhausted and spiritually disenchanted.—
Abby McCloskey,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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McSorley, fatigued and with his radars on the blink, may have unwittingly bottomed out the boat on a shoal, damaging the plating underneath.—
Kevin Duchschere,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Fevers are also incredibly common, with nearly everyone familiar with the telltale symptoms of feeling too hot, sweaty, fatigued, shivery and generally unwell.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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After Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990, Cheney coordinated with international allies and led planning for Operation Desert Storm.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the final round of the game, Morgan’s new alliance invaded Annabelle’s group and took most of their resource points.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, governors have exercised this power extremely rarely.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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The only option decision remaining is the team option on outfielder Ramón Laureano ($6 million), which is expected to be exercised by Thursday’s deadline.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The first turned a fourth-quarter fumble into a 59-yard score when Achane burst through a tired, and seemingly defeated Buffalo defensive front and outsprinted the Bills’ entire secondary to the end zone.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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But that feels like a tired, outdated characterisation.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The problems at Starbucks, however, have proven more pervasive and more entrenched.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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But by 2023, he was firmly entrenched as a reliever, and seems likely to fill that role in Cincinnati given the Reds' roster needs.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Overworked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overworked. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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