How to Use overwork in a Sentence

overwork

verb

• He overworks the melody in the song.
• If you overwork the dough, the bread will be tough.
• The captain routinely overworked the crew.
• The whole crew seemed exhausted, probably from overworking.
• Do this recipe in 2-3 rounds so as not to overwork the blender.
  — NBC News, 5 July 2019
• When rolling out the dough, don't press down too hard or overwork the dough.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
• Bell overworked his bullpen and that rent has come due.
  — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 22 July 2019
• You may be stressed and overworked, but chances are your boss feels that way too.
  — Marshall Bright, refinery29.com, 17 Apr. 2020
• Be careful not to overwork the dough, as this will result in dense scones).
  — Maya Wilson, Alaska Dispatch News, 20 Oct. 2017
• Stir in the flour mixture, taking care not to overwork the batter.
  — Southern Kitchen, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2022
• The meat is mixed by hand with egg, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and a splash of milk, taking care not to overwork the meat.
  — TheWeek, 2 Feb. 2020
• Try not to overwork the dough, otherwise your scones could be tough.
  — Washington Post, 19 May 2021
• The secrets to a flaky pie crust are not overworking the dough and not breaking up the butter too much.
  — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 1 Aug. 2017
• Add half-and-half and stir just enough for dough to come together (do not overwork).
  — Joseph Lee, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
• Cut in half and gently shape into two three-by-six-inch loaves (do not overwork the dough).
  — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2020
• Add the beef, pork and veal, and mix gently to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
  — Kay Chun, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2023
• Throughout all of our testing, the motor did not seem overworked and the bowl was large enough for one batch of each item.
  — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 22 June 2023
• These drop biscuits — no need to roll and cut — are easy to prepare, just be sure to work quickly and not overwork the dough.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Sep. 2021
• When kneading, though, take care not to overwork the dough, which will result in tough, not tender, scones.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2021
• Don’t overwork it here, chunkier bits of egg add great texture.
  — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 4 Mar. 2021
• Not trying to overwork him right now coming off the injury.
  — Fletcher Page, Cincinnati.com, 4 June 2019
• Using it to mash the potatoes is less likely to overwork the starch granules than a masher.
  — Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021
• With that in mind, be sure not to overwork yourself, Peterson said.
  — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 6 Oct. 2022
• Do not use this time as a reason to overwork or underwork.
  — Hani Anis, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
• And while there’s plenty of advice on how to manage your time, there’s not much insight on what causes you to overwork in the first place.
  — Steve Haase, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022
• Pulse together a pie crust without the risk of overworking the dough or melting the butter.
  — Becky Krystal, The Seattle Times, 23 Oct. 2018
• Preferably with gloves on, fold the ingredients and mix well, but don’t overwork the mixture.
  — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 13 May 2020
• The downside is the club would have preferred the off days earlier in the season, so as to not overwork its bullpen when so many more games remain.
  — Pedro Moura, latimes.com, 19 June 2017
• Having a strap will help your toes better grip the shoe without being overworked.
  — Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 24 May 2023
• Long hours and overworking are a big problems in South Korea, so the government in the capital city of Seoul is pulling the plug.
  — Aj Willingham, CNN, 30 Mar. 2018

Last Updated: 28 May 2024