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overextend

[oh-ver-ik-stend] / ˌoʊ vər ɪkˈstɛnd /


VERB
overreach
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK




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Don’t overextend yourself in shoveling the largest amounts of snow you can.

From Slate Feb. 24, 2026

Only a couple of compact cars sell for less than $15,000, and a robust vehicle-financing market may tempt many buyers to overextend themselves for pricier cars, with term loans creeping above five years.

From MarketWatch Dec. 3, 2025

He's having to really charge forward with intent and almost overextend to try and make contact with the head of Vargas.

From BBC Mar. 8, 2024

Some are likely even willing to overextend their budgets or go into debt to be able to take their dream vacation.

From Seattle Times Aug. 2, 2022

But we need not on that account maintain a standard comparable to that of a neighbor whom we admire if, in doing so, we overextend ourselves.

From The Good Housekeeping Marriage Book by Bigelow, William F. (William Frederick)




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