overworking

verb

present participle of overwork
1
as in overdoing

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2
as in exerting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overworking
  1. overdoing
  2. exerting
  3. overusing
  4. exercising
  5. invading
  6. trying
  7. encroaching
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  • Experts say to avoid washing darks with linty fabrics, overdoing the detergent and using the heavy-duty wash cycle, among other tips.
    — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Work within the context of your activity’s demands without overdoing it.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of overdoing
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  • On the other hand, higher Fed rates typically bolster the attractiveness of dollar assets, exerting depreciation pressure on local currencies.
    — , CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Trump successfully exerting political control over the Fed would be extremely bad news for just about everyone.
    — Cameron Peters, Vox, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of exerting
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  • Schleicher pointed to China, Japan, Singapore and Estonia as countries that have succeeded in using AI to support learning without overusing it.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • To prevent overusing cleaning products, Sokolowski advises using the amount recommended on the label (usually just a small spray or capful).
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of overusing
Verb
  • Examples under laws enforced by the Labor Commissioner include filing certain wage complaints, exercising rights under the Labor Code and raising some workplace health or safety concerns.
    — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Stepping away for a walk, exercising or doing something hands-on reconnects you with your senses and grounds you in the present.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of exercising
Verb
  • It's meant to starve Russian President Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine after invading its neighbor more than four years ago.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • It’s meant to starve Russian President Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine after invading its neighbor more than four years ago.
    — Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of invading
Verb
  • Hamas has denied trying to carry out attacks or rebuild its arsenal and accuses Israel of undermining the Gaza peace deal.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Swift appears as a spectral figure trying to warn Johnson that, based on her own experience, her rich husband has more sinister intentions than his current bride imagines.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of trying
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  • The law is designed to give state and local authorities permission to bring down drones encroaching on airports and major venues.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
  • However, the true antagonist of Forgotten Island is encroaching adulthood.
    — Parents, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of encroaching
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“Overworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overworking. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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