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as in to exert
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Recent Examples of overwork
This can especially be true for Black women who are often overworked, overlooked, and underpaid.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025
All are overworked, because of a long history of overburdening and underpaying a workforce that is mostly seasonal.
—Jay Balagna, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
The exploitation includes underpaying, overworking, and taking advantage of a lack of knowledge about the U.S. legal system, Price said.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
We are overworked, underpaid, without adequate time to plan, prepare, or be available for our students.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025
All are overworked, because of a long history of overburdening and underpaying a workforce that is mostly seasonal.
—Jay Balagna, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
The exploitation includes underpaying, overworking, and taking advantage of a lack of knowledge about the U.S. legal system, Price said.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
We are overworked, underpaid, without adequate time to plan, prepare, or be available for our students.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwork
Verb
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Virgin doesn’t do buffets, and all restaurants (which are included in the fare) offered alcohol pairings with low-ABV or non-alcoholic options, giving me a way to enjoy the flavors without overdoing it.—
Josh Rivera,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Disinfect only when necessary Don’t overdo it with bleach and other strong disinfectants.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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Elon Musk The world’s richest man spent over $200 million to get Trump elected, and his Department Of Government Efficiency has exerted vast influence, rapidly slashing agencies like USAID and accessing the government’s payment and HR systems.—
Joe Walsh,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The phenomenon exerts a peculiarly deranging force, and until recently Americans remained oblivious.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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This could be due to cold, dry weather, sweating, not drinking enough water, or overusing strong actives (like exfoliating acids and retinol, which can potentially weaken your barrier).—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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This can happen if the arthritis is in your left hip or if the root cause is on your right side, but your body is compensating by overusing muscles on the left side of your back.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Although temperatures are expected to rise and end the freezing rain threat by late morning, motorists should still exercise caution.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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With heightened uncertainty, traders should exercise caution, especially when using leverage.—
Alice Liu,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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After the meeting, Zelensky tried to repair the damage.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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Then there are your average Joes, fans of the puzzle who want to try their hand at solving it.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Ashutosh Rana essays the role of Kaushal’s uncle, Maratha general Hambirrao Mohite, in the film.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Salmaan essays the lead role of Baskhar in Venky Atluri’s Lucky Baskhar.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Overwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwork. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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