Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexerting
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Italy’s national anti-mafia prosecutor, Giovanni Melillo, said the seizures form part of a broader effort to dismantle the Sicilian Mafia’s economic infrastructure and prevent it from rebuilding criminal networks capable of exerting global financial and social influence, including intimidation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026 -
Trump has been exerting growing pressure on Mexico, with questions looming over issues including human rights, national sovereignty and regional diplomacy.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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One theme that emerged during Stanford’s discussion was the importance of exercising power through institutions.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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If evenings remain the only realistic window, the data still fully supports exercising then.—
Allison Palmer
June 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
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So, the Navy is forging ahead trying to make the best of ships its leaders didn’t want just a few years ago.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Or there might be a new coaching staff trying to create some buzz.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Overexerting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexerting. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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