How to Use overwork in a Sentence

overwork

verb
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  • 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.
  • The starters have forced the offense to play catch-up and the bullpen to be overworked.
    — Steve Rosenbloom, chicagotribune.com, 10 May 2017
  • 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
  • Our priests are overworked and spread too thin, while Lori lives in the lap of luxury.
    — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2024
  • Add the eggs, bread and bread crumbs and mix thoroughly, but don’t overwork.
    — Deuki Hong and Matt Robbard, The Mercury News, 27 May 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
  • The singer clearly was overworked, and her weight, which at one point was 275 pounds, did not help matters.
    — Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
  • 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
  • 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, 17 June 2024
  • 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
  • The goal is always to avoid provoking and overworking the bees.
    — Rebecca Straus, Good Housekeeping, 16 Feb. 2017
  • 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
  • He’s been talking about his colleagues, who are overworked and underpaid, even while working for some of the biggest studios in the industry.
    — Brian Merchant, WIRED, 12 Aug. 2024
  • The muscles then try to compensate for this, working harder and becoming overworked, leading to trigger points and further muscle shortening and weakness.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024

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