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as in to exert
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Recent Examples of overwork
Delivery driving is demanding, and no amount of gamification or feedback will matter if drivers feel overworked and undervalued.
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Brian Moroney, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Feeling overworked, undervalued, and generally a bit frazzled?
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2025
The key is to not overwork the dough, which will make the final scone tough.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The person who's overwhelmed, overworked, or under extreme stress.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Brian Moroney, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Feeling overworked, undervalued, and generally a bit frazzled?
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2025
The key is to not overwork the dough, which will make the final scone tough.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The person who's overwhelmed, overworked, or under extreme stress.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwork
Verb
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So why is overdoing alcohol consumption particularly harmful to bones?—
Holly Carter,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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It’s never recommended to take mega doses of any supplement or overdo it with specific spices that aren’t necessarily associated with physical effects—and that goes for turmeric and ginger.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Steadily, Emery’s side exerted control and after Simon Adingra had a goal ruled out for handball, Villa seized the initiative.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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This neglect has opened the door for China and Russia to exert increasing influence across the Western Hemisphere.—
MATIAS SPEKTOR,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Desperate for youth and beauty, Elisabeth’s new younger self (who names herself Sue) quickly gets careless and starts overusing her time, which causes Elisabeth’s body to rot away.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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But overusing them can cause fatigued muscles that can then become inflamed, tight and painful.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Some Caribbean vacation destinations are 'compromised,' while others are safe: expert While many Caribbean islands are safe for spring breakers, tourists should still exercise caution in the region, according to former DEA Senior Special Agent Michael Brown.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The actual memorandum of understanding was filed in court and said the agencies are exercising this authority under the president's executive order.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Moving forward, is Levantine trying to lean more into commercially viable projects or awards films?—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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Larson has spent much of his long tenure in the House trying to protect Social Security.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Read her heartfelt as-told-to essay below: I was born in 1997.—
Becky G,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2025
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So, which essay writing and consulting services are worth your time?—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Overwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwork. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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