overwork
verb (used with object)
to cause to work too hard, too much, or too long; weary or exhaust with work (often used reflexively).
are overworking
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present progressiveof overwork.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“I tend to go slow. Because even though I have water, sometimes you just are overworking your body,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2022
"We think you are overworking yourself," said Managing Editor Bovard in ordering him to cease his Nation column.
From Time Magazine Archive
The people who think they are overworking are merely overworrying.
From The University of Hard Knocks by Ralph Parlette
Your mother will need rest before long from her Rescue-the-Perishings, and you are overworking yourself dreadfully over that sketch-book.
From The Bread-winners A Social Study by John Hay
People who daily give off seven ounces of carbon are overworking their bodies.
From Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency by R. L. Alsaker
