overutilized

Definition of overutilizednext
past tense of overutilize
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overused
Verb
  • Rights groups warn the measure, introduced in March 2025, is now being overused by authorities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Derma rollers must be cleaned properly and not overused.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Overutilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overutilized. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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