Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overextending
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Elected in 2012 amid the Tea Party movement, Massie has been a consistent critic of an overreaching federal government, of budget deficits and foreign interventionism.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025 -
Chicago is either a war zone quickly spiraling out of control, or a peaceful city under siege by an overreaching federal government.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Both experts noted that while the current package supports growth, the widening gap between low unemployment and soaring deficits poses questions about the viability of America’s debt.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Artificial intelligence is widening the productivity gap between large and small companies, lifting up bigger firms that are able to effectively scale the technology and cut costs tied to human workers.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Trodelvy sales rose 14% YoY, and Gilead is broadening its oncology strategy with a $750M licensing deal with Kymera.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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While Florida has expanded Medicaid access for postpartum mothers, state leaders have been firm about not broadening the program overall.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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In 2025, Ohtani is likely to earn another MVP award, adding to his ever-expanding trophy cabinet.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Environmental advocates question the need for expanding fossil fuel resources a time when greenhouse gases from those fuels are worsening climate change.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Two Milwaukee Democrats want to install technology in repeat reckless drivers' cars to prevent them from exceeding speed limits, similar to breathalyzer devices for OWI offenders.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The complaint refers to offers exceeding $100,000 related to licensing and promotion of trading cards for Brown, who is a junior.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Overextending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overextending. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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