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Recent Examples of overworked
Tanya Melendez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has had to cut flights at major airports to relieve overworked controllers, exposing systemic operational vulnerabilities.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
Indeed, the long, gliding and kneading strokes warm the soft tissues, release tension in overworked areas such as the neck, shoulders and lower back and have also been shown to stimulate blood flow.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
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
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
Swiss-Italian writer-director Petra Volpe made a box office and critical splash with Late Shift, her Swiss international Oscar submission starring Leonie Benesch (The Teacher’s Lounge) as an overworked yet tireless nurse navigating an overstretched hospital ward.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
Despite being born into wealth, Wesley Evers first appears as an overworked public defender who takes issue with cops not following procedure.
—Tanya Melendez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has had to cut flights at major airports to relieve overworked controllers, exposing systemic operational vulnerabilities.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
Indeed, the long, gliding and kneading strokes warm the soft tissues, release tension in overworked areas such as the neck, shoulders and lower back and have also been shown to stimulate blood flow.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
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
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
Swiss-Italian writer-director Petra Volpe made a box office and critical splash with Late Shift, her Swiss international Oscar submission starring Leonie Benesch (The Teacher’s Lounge) as an overworked yet tireless nurse navigating an overstretched hospital ward.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overworked
Verb
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So, if the idea of culture is overused, its importance tells the path to success — or failure.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2026
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Lastly, Abbas notes that, like any exfoliant, citric acid can cause dryness, irritation, or sensitivity if overused or used in very high concentrations.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
14 Jan. 2026
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Afterward, Agnes and I were felled by the kind of hunger that overtakes only those who have exerted themselves in cold weather.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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From 1939 to 1975, the Franco dictatorship placed Spain in the grip of repressive leadership that, among other abuses of power, exerted strict censorship over the country’s cinema.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Waiting lists for disease diagnosis and nonurgent surgeries are becoming unmanageable, emergency rooms are overwhelmed, and staff is exhausted, Guedes warns.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated February 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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As my shame begins to spiral, my exhausted friends in the Twin Cities reach out offering grace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The material has natural shock-absorbing features, offering comfort and making these slippers comfy for fatigued feet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Despite finishing the course of her meds, the bleeding didn’t stop, and McClellan became abnormally fatigued and her lower back ached.—
Julia Sullivan,
SELF,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago this month.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Peppers are prone to being invaded by aphids, spider mites, and other pests until rosemary plants come and save the day.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Respect for works and authors’ rights is a fundamental principle for Gaumont, which can only be exercised with the trust and transparency of creative artists.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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Public relations depends on judgment exercised under scrutiny.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nanos must also be tired of talking, though that one is on him.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Aiona has grown tired of spending his retirement telling park-goers to stop feeding the chickens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Its metrics and win profile are all firmly entrenched around the cutline.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Across empty nesting, hormonal shifts and caregiving stress, small, intentional practices can protect a relationship before conflict becomes entrenched.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Overworked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overworked. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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