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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  • From two-tone cardigans for dinner and straw hats for family beach days to her signature breezy button-downs, Markle’s getaway style is a master class in looking polished without overdoing it.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Edibles are frequently absorbed unevenly and impatience is one of the most common reasons first-timers end up overdoing it.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of overdoing
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  • In an interview with Fox News' Trey Yingst, Kushner said the president was focused on exerting economic pressure on Iran and ensuring Tehran cannot build a nuclear weapon.
    — August 18, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Congress should also reestablish more authority over the United States’ wars, first by exerting more power over military spending.
    — Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of exerting
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  • Common mistakes like skipping morning water, overusing caffeine, or ignoring electrolytes can impact hydration.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026
  • The fastest ways to lose that hotel feel include overusing plug-ins, which read as synthetic, and mixing too many competing fragrances at once.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Definition of overusing
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  • Even with relatively lower humidity, these actual temperatures are dangerous, especially for anyone working or exercising outdoors.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Lifestyle changes such as prioritizing sleep, exercising and addressing stress can help, too.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of exercising
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  • Yet, in contending with the invading species, Denise is fashioned into a female action hero more in keeping with the epoch of director Quentin Tarantino than with that of President Ronald Reagan.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Pyongyang has long denounced the joint drills, calling them a rehearsal for invading the North.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of invading
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  • Your children therefore may not understand the scope of the difference between trying a swimsuit on a figure that looks like them online and not wearing clothes at all, according to Steel.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Now, Ramirez and Chang are trying to bring the same sense of connection to their own classrooms.
    — Melissa May, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of trying
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  • The Federal Aviation Administration says thunderstorms are encroaching on final approach courses, causing officials to hold arrivals.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Desperate struggles against the encroaching elements become a brief interlude before the situation unravels into a disaster of a different magnitude.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Definition of encroaching
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