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as in to exert
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Recent Examples of overwork
Be careful not to overwork the dough or the gnocchi will become tough.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
The Hurricanes definitely don’t want to overwork Frederik Andersen, with Brind’Amour saying during camp that a 50-50 split between him and Kochetkov would be ideal.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Tips for Making Fancy Baking Powder Biscuits The recipe calls for just a quick mix, so don’t overwork it.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Mix gently to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
The Hurricanes definitely don’t want to overwork Frederik Andersen, with Brind’Amour saying during camp that a 50-50 split between him and Kochetkov would be ideal.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Tips for Making Fancy Baking Powder Biscuits The recipe calls for just a quick mix, so don’t overwork it.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Mix gently to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwork
Verb
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Don’t [overdo it with] procedures.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2026
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But Jevons wasn’t overdoing it.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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The tech giant continues to exert a strong pull on the collective cultural psyche 50 years after its April 1, 1976, founding.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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But whether those comments are part of an effort by the president to exert leverage over NATO allies remains to be seen.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Erie, for example, is one of the communities currently threatening to cut off water access to residents who are overusing water at this time.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dallas’ blue line has more depth in terms of numbers, but its top three producers have been overused.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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If exercised, Malone would have to buy all 250,000 shares at that price—a commitment valued at about $18 million.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Women who dismiss fatigue often also stop exercising, which accelerates that loss.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Don't overexert yourself doing outdoor chores or activities.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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Don’t overexert yourself trying to push or dig your vehicle out of the snow.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
26 Nov. 2025
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In the movie, which was progressive for its time, the trans character attempts suicide after being subjected to emotional and physical abuse by the manipulative Sonny, who tries to make amends by going rogue and stealing money for their surgery.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In March 2021, then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tried to have Swalwell removed from the House Intelligence Committee over his contact with Fang, citing the same interactions now at the center of Patel's file review.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The four-man group plays and sings with equal verve whether essaying its own engaging songs or classics by Bill Monroe, The Carter Family and The Stanley Brothers.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Playboy's spring issue, including Hale's full photo shoot and essay, hits newsstands in April.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Overwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwork. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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