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Overuse is an English word with synonyms like overexploitation or apply. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Overuse meaning

To use too much of (something); to use (it) too often.

Synonyms of Overuse

Using Overuse

  • The main meaning on this page is: To use too much of (something); to use (it) too often.
  • Useful related words include: overexploitation, apply, utilise, utilize.
  • In the example corpus, overuse often appears in combinations such as: overuse of, the overuse, and overuse.

Context around Overuse

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 9 middle, 7 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Overuse

  • In this selection, "overuse" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, citation, finland, medication, injuries, injury and medical stand out and add context to how "overuse" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and continued overuse of colorado and and glucocorticoid overuse on bone. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "overuse" sits close to words such as alder, aphasia and aspirational, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with overuse

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Progressive abolitionists insist that county government cannot be trusted to overuse jail. (12 words)

It’s precisely this behaviour – the overuse of antibiotics – that is fuelling superbugs. (13 words)

Artificial intelligence is a staple of science-fiction, arguably to the point of overuse. (14 words)

A 25 to 35 degree knee angle is recommended to avoid an overuse injury. citation Overuse injuries, including chronic nerve damage at weight bearing locations, can occur as a result of repeatedly riding a bicycle for extended periods of time. (40 words)

Tensions have loomed for months over historic water rights and threatened water-usage cuts coming down from the federal government, after our yearslong drought and continued overuse of Colorado River waters put us on a crash course to disaster. (39 words)

Bicyclist pedals uphill at the Taroko Gorge in Taiwan Bicycles in Helsinki ( Finland Overuse injuries Of a study of 518 cyclists, a large majority reported at least one overuse injury, with over one third requiring medical treatment. (37 words)

You may feel tempted to cut a couple of corners and impose certain time-limits, but don’t overuse this tactic! (21 words)

Example sentences (20)

A 25 to 35 degree knee angle is recommended to avoid an overuse injury. citation Overuse injuries, including chronic nerve damage at weight bearing locations, can occur as a result of repeatedly riding a bicycle for extended periods of time.

Bicyclist pedals uphill at the Taroko Gorge in Taiwan Bicycles in Helsinki ( Finland Overuse injuries Of a study of 518 cyclists, a large majority reported at least one overuse injury, with over one third requiring medical treatment.

Overuse Medical societies issue guidelines for when physicians should use MRI on patients and recommend against overuse.

Artificial intelligence is a staple of science-fiction, arguably to the point of overuse.

As for hair the French way, pull back on the overuse of hair dryers.

Data from the trial doesn't show evidence of rebound headaches or medication overuse headaches — headaches ironically caused by using migraine medication too often — another added benefit of this formulation, Mullin said.

For the Index for Social Responsibility, the Lown Institute evaluated more than 3,600 hospitals on more than 50 measures, including novel metrics such as community benefit, racial inclusivity, and avoidance of overuse.

However, the overuse of antibiotics in humans and animals remains one of the major factors responsible for increased antibiotic resistance.

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Incorporate strength training, flexibility exercises, and cross-training activities to build overall resilience and reduce the risk of overuse injuries.

It’s precisely this behaviour – the overuse of antibiotics – that is fuelling superbugs.

On one hand, its overuse has watered-down its connection to the real concern it used to identify: dangerous psychological manipulation that causes victims to distrust their thoughts, feelings, or perception of reality.

On the matter of Kings (and most Christians greatly overuse the word ‘King’ in relation to Jesus) even in the Old Testament there are passages that say God warns people against having authoritarian kings.

Osteoporosis Due to Hormone Imbalance: An Overview of the Effects of Estrogen Deficiency and Glucocorticoid Overuse on Bone Turnover.

Pesticides are another resource that farmers often overuse due to imprecise application and the increasing resistance of common pests to conventional insecticides.

Progressive abolitionists insist that county government cannot be trusted to overuse jail.

Tensions have loomed for months over historic water rights and threatened water-usage cuts coming down from the federal government, after our yearslong drought and continued overuse of Colorado River waters put us on a crash course to disaster.

The climate crisis has led to prolonged drought across the entire river basin and reduced snowfall in the Rockies, which, along with chronic overuse, has left the reservoirs with historically low water levels.

The documentary—which is well-done, aside from the overuse of split screens—shows Presley enjoying himself and mostly performing well, though at times he appears to be just going through the motions.

The overuse of deviated from actual baking tasks, and sometimes even felt like they were setting the bakers up to fail.

You may feel tempted to cut a couple of corners and impose certain time-limits, but don’t overuse this tactic!

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Common combinations with overuse

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "overuse" in a sentence?
An example: "A 25 to 35 degree knee angle is recommended to avoid an overuse injury. citation Overuse injuries, including chronic nerve damage at weight bearing locations, can occur as a result of repeatedly riding a bicycle for extended periods of time." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "overuse" from authentic English texts.
What does "overuse" mean?
Overuse means: To use too much of (something); to use (it) too often.
What are synonyms of "overuse"?
Common synonyms of "overuse" include: overexploitation, apply, utilise, utilize, use, overdrive, development, exploitation. Plus 3 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "overuse" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "overuse", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.